Bismarck Munia
NameBismarck Munia
Common NameBismarck Munia
Scientific NameLonchura melaena
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)11.5
Plumage DetailsThe head, upperparts, and breast are dark brown to blackish. The belly and flanks are a contrasting pale buffy-brown or tawny. It has a stout, pale bluish-grey bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'chip' calls. Songs are typically simple, buzzy, or chirping.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Bismarck Archipelago, including New Britain and New Ireland, Papua New Guinea.
Identifying FeaturesStout, pale bluish-grey bill, Dark brown to blackish head and upperparts, Contrasting pale buffy-brown belly, Small size
Description
This small finch is characterized by its dark brown to blackish upperparts and breast, contrasting with a pale buffy-brown belly. It possesses a distinctive stout, pale bluish-grey bill. Endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago, it forages for seeds in grasslands and open woodlands.
