Tricolored Munia

Overview

Tricolored Munia (Lonchura malacca) is a species of Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Lonchura; binomial: Lonchura malacca; authority: (Linnaeus, 1766).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Lonchura malacca from Black-headed Munia to Tricolored Munia with split of L. atricapilla.