Snow Mountain Munia
NameSnow Mountain Munia
Common NameSnow Mountain Munia
Scientific NameLonchura montana
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsThe head and throat are dark brown to blackish. The back, wings, and tail are chestnut-brown. The rump is buffy-yellow. The underparts are white with prominent dark brown scaling or barring, particularly on the flanks. The bill is pale bluish-grey or whitish.
Vocalization / CallTypically soft, high-pitched 'tsip' or 'see' calls, often given in flight or while foraging.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the highlands of New Guinea, primarily found in the Snow Mountains (Pegunungan Maoke) and Star Mountains.
Identifying Featuresdark brown head, chestnut-brown back, scaled white underparts, buffy rump, pale bill, small size
Description
A small, social finch-like bird characterized by its dark head, chestnut-brown upperparts, and white underparts with dark scaling. It typically forages in flocks in high-altitude grasslands and shrublands.
