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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Estrildidae

Hooded Mannikin

Lonchura spectabilis

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
11.5 g
Diet
Seeds
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 56

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 56).

DEF 40

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 40).

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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: Northern & Southeastern New Guinea and New Britain (Southeastern Bismarck Arch.) Habitat: Grassland & Savanna
3 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Lonchura spectabilis wahgiensis

    ne, se New Guinea

  • Lonchura spectabilis mayri

    nc New Guinea

  • Lonchura spectabilis spectabilis

    New Britain and satellites (se Bismarck Arch.)

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Lonchura spectabilis

Which family does it belong to?

Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae)

Where is it found?

Australasia: Northern & Southeastern New Guinea and New Britain (Southeastern Bismarck Arch.)

Sources & credits

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