Mottled Mannikin

Overview

Mottled Mannikin (Lonchura hunsteini) is a species of Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Lonchura; binomial: Lonchura hunsteini; authority: (Finsch, 1886).

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 hunsteini to Hunstein's Mannikin (Gregory 2009). Change English name of Lonchura hunsteini from Hunstein's Mannikin to Mottled Mannikin with the split of New Hanover Mannikin L. nigerrima. Proposed subspecies minor of Pohnpei, likely introduced, is of questionable validity (Dutson 2011).