Javan Munia
Lonchura leucogastroides
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyEstrildidae (Waxbills and Allies)
- GenusLonchura (Typical Munias and Mannikins)
- SpeciesLonchura leucogastroides (Javan Munia)
About the Javan Munia
The Javan munia (Lonchura leucogastroides) is a species of estrildid finch native to southern Sumatra, Java, Bali and Lombok islands in Indonesia. It was introduced in Singapore and the Malay Peninsula; It inhabits subtropical and tropical dry shrubland and grassland habitat. It has been assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
The Javan munia is known to feed on algae. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Javan Munia in Bali Barat National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Bali Barat National Park
Nutmeg Mannikin
Lonchura punctulata
Java Sparrow
Lonchura oryzivora
White-headed Munia
Lonchura maja
Black-faced Munia
Lonchura molucca
Yellow-vented Bulbul
Pycnonotus goiavier
Bali Myna
Leucopsar rothschildi
Common Iora
Aegithina tiphia
White-shouldered Triller
Lalage sueurii
Olive-backed Tailorbird
Orthotomus sepium
Malaysian Pied-Fantail
Rhipidura javanica
Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker
Dicaeum trochileum
Sooty-headed Bulbul
Pycnonotus aurigaster
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Way Kambas National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 2 | Bali Barat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 3 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Javan Munia in Bali Barat National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Javan Munia sighting in Bali Barat National Park, based on 49 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Javan Munia in Bali Barat National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Javan Munia in Bali Barat National Park in our monthly data.