Chestnut-breasted Mannikin

Overview

Chestnut-breasted Mannikin (Lonchura castaneothorax) is a species of Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Lonchura; binomial: Lonchura castaneothorax; authority: (Gould, 1837).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change English name of Lonchura castaneothorax to Chestnut-breasted Mannikin (Gregory 2009).