White-bellied Munia
Lonchura leucogastra
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyEstrildidae (Waxbills and Allies)
- GenusLonchura (Typical Munias and Mannikins)
- SpeciesLonchura leucogastra (White-bellied Munia)
About the White-bellied Munia
The white-bellied munia (Lonchura leucogastra) is a species of estrildid finch. It is found in Malesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical/ tropical lowland moist forest habitat, and it is also found in grasslands and residential areas. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern. It is an invasive species.
It is a granivore, consuming 2-2.8 grams of rice per day. It sometimes forages in mixed-species flocks with white-headed munias and Javan munias. BirdLife Species Factsheet Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of White-bellied Munia in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 4 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 5 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 6 | Way Kambas National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 7 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 8 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-bellied Munia in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a White-bellied Munia sighting in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary, based on 26 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-bellied Munia in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary?
February has the highest sighting rate for White-bellied Munia in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary in our monthly data.