Alpine Mannikin (Lonchura monticola)

Other Names (World)
Alpine Mannikin, Alpine Munia, Eastern Alpine Mannikin, Eastern Alpine Munia

Family
Estrildidae (Waxbills)

Size
11.50 cm

First Described (Guide)
(De Vis, 1897)

Habitat
Subtropical and tropical high altitude grassland.

Range (Guide)

Papua New Guinea (B).

Wharton and Owen Stanley Ranges (east to Myola grasslands), in south-eastern New Guinea.

Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).

Status LC
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Name myolae is a junior synonym of present species name. Sometimes considered conspecific with Snow Mountain Mannikin (Lonchura montana), but its relationships may be with another member of genus.

References
See References.

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