Nutmeg Mannikin
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Nutmeg Mannikin

Lonchura punctulata

Silhouette: Andy Wilson · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Sundarbans National Park
19 Verified sightings at Sundarbans National Park From 2019 to 2026
7,054 Verified sightings across all 50 parks From 2019 to 2026
December 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 Sundarbans National Park

White-rumped Munia
LC

White-rumped Munia

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Lonchura striata

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Tricolored Munia
LC

Tricolored Munia

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Lonchura malacca

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Indian Silverbill
LC

Indian Silverbill

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Euodice malabarica

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Red Avadavat
LC

Red Avadavat

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Amandava amandava

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Large-billed Crow
LC

Large-billed Crow

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Corvus macrorhynchos

Daily sighting probability ~60% · Likely
Oriental Magpie-Robin
LC

Oriental Magpie-Robin

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Copsychus saularis

Daily sighting probability ~60% · Likely
Bronzed Drongo
LC

Bronzed Drongo

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Dicrurus aeneus

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely
Small Minivet
LC

Small Minivet

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pericrocotus cinnamomeus

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely
Black Drongo
LC

Black Drongo

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Dicrurus macrocercus

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely
Common Tailorbird
LC

Common Tailorbird

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Orthotomus sutorius

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
Jungle Myna
LC

Jungle Myna

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Acridotheres fuscus

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
Barn Swallow
LC

Barn Swallow

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Hirundo rustica

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 Sundarbans National Park?

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Nutmeg Mannikin sighting in Sundarbans National Park, based on 19 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Nutmeg Mannikin in Sundarbans National Park?

December has the highest sighting rate for Nutmeg Mannikin in Sundarbans National Park in our monthly data.

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