Nutmeg Mannikin
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Nutmeg Mannikin

Lonchura punctulata

Silhouette: Andy Wilson · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
5 Verified sightings at Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary From 2019 to 2026
7,054 Verified sightings across all 50 parks From 2019 to 2026
July Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

About the Nutmeg Mannikin

The scaly-breasted munia or spotted munia (Lonchura punctulata), known in the pet trade as nutmeg mannikin or spice finch, is a sparrow-sized estrildid finch native to tropical Asia. A species of the genus Lonchura, it was formally described and named by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. Its name is based on the distinct scale-like feather markings on the breast and belly. The adult is brown above and has a dark conical bill. The species has 11 subspecies across its range, which differ slightly in size and colour.

This munia eats mainly grass seeds apart from berries and small insects. They forage in flocks and communicate with soft calls and whistles. The species is highly social and may sometimes roost with other species of munias. This species is found in tropical plains and grasslands. Breeding pairs construct dome-shaped nests using grass or bamboo leaves.

The species is endemic to Asia and occurs from India and Sri Lanka east to Indonesia and the Philippines (where it is called mayang pakíng). It has been introduced into many other parts of the world, and feral populations have established in Puerto Rico and Hispaniola, as well as parts of Australia, and the United States of America, with sightings in California. The bird is listed as of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary

Dusky Munia
LC

Dusky Munia

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Lonchura fuscans

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Chestnut Munia
LC

Chestnut Munia

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Lonchura atricapilla

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
White-bellied Munia
LC

White-bellied Munia

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Lonchura leucogastra

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Java Sparrow

Java Sparrow

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Lonchura oryzivora

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Red Avadavat
LC

Red Avadavat

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Amandava amandava

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Slender-billed Crow
LC

Slender-billed Crow

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Corvus enca

Daily sighting probability ~60% · Likely
Black-and-red Broadbill
LC

Black-and-red Broadbill

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely
Javan Myna
VU

Javan Myna

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Acridotheres javanicus

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely
Ashy Tailorbird
LC

Ashy Tailorbird

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Orthotomus ruficeps

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely
Malaysian Pied-Fantail
LC

Malaysian Pied-Fantail

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Rhipidura javanica

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
White-crowned Shama

White-crowned Shama

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Copsychus stricklandii

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
White-chested Babbler

White-chested Babbler

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Trichastoma rostratum

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Yala National Park 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
~40%
2 Chitwan National Park 🇳🇵 Nepal
~40%
3 Bali Barat National Park 🇮🇩 Indonesia
~30%
4 Wilpattu National Park 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
~30%
5 Royal Bardia National Park 🇳🇵 Nepal
~20%
6 Kerinci Seblat National Park 🇮🇩 Indonesia
~20%
7 Way Kambas National Park 🇮🇩 Indonesia
~20%
8 Kanha National Park 🇮🇳 India
~20%
9 Los Haitises National Park 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
~10%
10 Minneriya National Park 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
~10%
11 Doi Inthanon National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
~10%
12 Gir National Park 🇮🇳 India
~10%
13 Bandipur National Park 🇮🇳 India
~10%
14 Sinharaja Forest Reserve 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
~10%
15 Khao Yai National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
~10%
16 Mudumalai National Park 🇮🇳 India
~10%
17 Raja Ampat 🇮🇩 Indonesia
~10%
18 Kaeng Krachan National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
~10%
19 Gunung Leuser National Park 🇮🇩 Indonesia
~10%
20 Satpura National Park 🇮🇳 India
~10%
21 Jim Corbett National Park 🇮🇳 India
~10%
22 Kaziranga National Park 🇮🇳 India
~10%
23 Sepilok 🇲🇾 Malaysia
~10%
24 Tangkoko Nature Reserve 🇮🇩 Indonesia
~10%
25 Horton Plains National Park 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
~10%
26 Bandhavgarh National Park 🇮🇳 India
~10%
27 Manas National Park 🇮🇳 India
~10%
28 Keoladeo National Park 🇮🇳 India
~10%
29 Nagarhole National Park 🇮🇳 India
~10%
30 Cat Tien National Park 🇻🇳 Vietnam
<5%
31 Khao Luang National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
<5%
32 Royal Manas National Park 🇧🇹 Bhutan
<5%
33 Daintree National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
<5%
34 Khao Sok National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
<5%
35 Ranthambore National Park 🇮🇳 India
<5%
36 Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park 🇲🇽 Mexico
<5%
37 Sundarbans National Park 🇮🇳 India
<5%
38 Everglades National Park 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
39 Namdapha National Park 🇮🇳 India
<5%
40 Kinabalu Park 🇲🇾 Malaysia
<5%
41 Taman Negara National Park 🇲🇾 Malaysia
<5%
42 Periyar National Park 🇮🇳 India
<5%
43 Taroko National Park 🇹🇼 Taiwan
<5%
44 Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary 🇲🇾 Malaysia
<5%
45 Joshua Tree National Park 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
46 Langtang National Park 🇳🇵 Nepal
Insufficient data
47 Cuc Phuong National Park 🇻🇳 Vietnam
Insufficient data
48 Komodo National Park 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Insufficient data
49 Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park 🇯🇲 Jamaica
Insufficient data
50 Ciénaga de Zapata 🇨🇺 Cuba
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Nutmeg Mannikin in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary?

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Nutmeg Mannikin sighting in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Nutmeg Mannikin in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary?

July has the highest sighting rate for Nutmeg Mannikin in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary in our monthly data.

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