Great-billed Mannikin
Lonchura grandis
The Great-billed Mannikin (Lonchura grandis) is a legendary munias, parrotfinches, waxbills, and alli found in 3 countries, weighing about 14 g. The great-billed mannikin or grand munia is a species of estrildid finch found in northern and eastern New Guinea.
About the Great-billed Mannikin
The great-billed mannikin or grand munia is a species of estrildid finch found in northern and eastern New Guinea. It is found in wetlands habitat. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United States.
When to see it
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, with peak activity in August. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Great-billed Mannikin look like?
- The great-billed mannikin or grand munia is a species of estrildid finch found in northern and eastern New Guinea.
- How big is a Great-billed Mannikin?
- The Great-billed Mannikin is a tiny sized bird weighing about 14 g.
- Where can you see a Great-billed Mannikin?
- The Great-billed Mannikin occurs in 3 countries, including Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
- What birds look similar to a Great-billed Mannikin?
- The Great-billed Mannikin is most easily confused with the Buff-bellied Mannikin, the Five-colored Munia and the Black-breasted Mannikin.
- Is the Great-billed Mannikin endangered?
- The Great-billed Mannikin is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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