About the Grey-banded Mannikin
The grey-banded mannikin, or grey-banded munia, is a species of estrildid finch known to be found in Anggi Gigi, Tamrau Mountains, and Arfak Mountains in the Vogelkop Peninsula in north-western Papua, Indonesia. This species inhabits mid-mountain wet grassland and marshland. It also can be found on abandoned agricultural plots near human settlements.
Text adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
ID tip
The grey-banded mannikin is approximately 10 cm long. This species is a grey pale-headed munia with brownish-grey breast, narrow and grey lower breast-band, rufous-brown belly, dark brown mantle and wings, and pale yellow rump and tail.
Text from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the Grey-banded Mannikin lives
When to see the Grey-banded Mannikin
Peak activity in August · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Black MannikinLonchura stygiaThe black mannikin or black munia, is a species of estrildid finch found in New Guinea, from Mandum to Lake Daviumbu, Papua New Guinea.
White-capped MuniaLonchura ferruginosaThe white-capped munia is a species of estrildid finch found in Java and Bali.
Western Alpine MannikinLonchura montanaThe western alpine mannikin also known as Snow Mountain mannikin or western alpine munia is a small, approximately 11.5 cm long, estrildid finch.
Learn the Grey-banded Mannikin in BeakBrain
Photo and call practice, free in any browser.
Play BeakBrainEvery photo and recording on this page is credited to its author under the licence shown. Spotted a problem with this page, or have a better photo? Contribute.