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UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Estrildidae

Black-faced Munia

Lonchura molucca

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
12 g
Diet
Seeds
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 95

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 95).

DEF 68

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 68).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Australasia: Sulawesi region & Moluccas & Lesser Sundas & Gag and Kofiau (Raja Ampat Is. & Western of Northwestern New Guinea) Habitat: Grassland & Savanna
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Lonchura molucca molucca

    Sangihe and Talaud is. (n of ne Sulawesi), Sulawesi and satellites, Sula Is. (e of Sulawesi), Moluccas including Kai and Tayandu is., Gag and Kofiau (Raja Ampat Is., w of nw New Guinea)

  • Lonchura molucca propinqua

    Kangean Is. (n of Bali), Lesser Sundas to Tanimbar (s Moluccas)

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Lonchura molucca

Which family does it belong to?

Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae)

Where is it found?

Australasia: Sulawesi region & Moluccas & Lesser Sundas & Gag and Kofiau (Raja Ampat Is. & Western of Northwestern New Guinea)

Sources & credits

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