Black Mannikin
Black Mannikin (<em>Lonchura stygia</em>) is a species of Waxbills, Munias &amp; Allies (<em>Estrildidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Black Mannikin (Lonchura stygia) is a species of Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Lonchura; binomial: Lonchura stygia; authority: Stresemann, 1934.
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 stygia to Black Mannikin (Gregory 2009).
