Scaly-breasted Munia

Waxbills, Munias & Allies 👁 372 views Updated 2026-11-01

Scaly-breasted Munia (<em>Lonchura punctulata</em>) is a species of Waxbills, Munias & Allies (<em>Estrildidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata) is a species of Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Lonchura; binomial: Lonchura punctulata; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region and Australasia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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