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 Way Kambas National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Way Kambas National Park
Nutmeg Mannikin
Lonchura punctulata
White-headed Munia
Lonchura maja
White-capped Munia
Lonchura ferruginosa
White-bellied Munia
Lonchura leucogastra
White-rumped Munia
Lonchura striata
Red Avadavat
Amandava amandava
Greater Racket-tailed Drongo
Dicrurus paradiseus
Yellow-vented Bulbul
Pycnonotus goiavier
Ashy Tailorbird
Orthotomus ruficeps
Malayan Banded-Pitta
Hydrornis irena
Banded Broadbill
Eurylaimus javanicus
Sumatran Babbler
Pellorneum buettikoferi
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 Way Kambas National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Javan Munia sighting in Way Kambas National Park, based on 44 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Javan Munia in Way Kambas National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Javan Munia in Way Kambas National Park in our monthly data.