Bird Guide

Eastern Alpine Mannikin

Lonchura monticola

Least ConcernEndemicSeedsGrasslandDomed nestTiny · 13 g

About the Eastern Alpine Mannikin

The eastern alpine mannikin or alpine munia is a species of estrildid finch native to the Papuan Peninsula. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 20,000 to 50,000 km2.

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Where the Eastern Alpine Mannikin lives

Regular range

When to see the Eastern Alpine Mannikin

Peak activity in August · a winter visitor species across most of its range

Easily confused with

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