Munias, Parrotfinches, Waxbills, and Allies
Dusky Munia
Lonchura fuscans
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Munias, Parrotfinches, Waxbills, and Allies (Estrildidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The dusky munia (Lonchura fuscans) is a species in the estrildid finch Family and is endemic to Borneo. It is also commonly referred to as the Dusky mannikin and the Bornean munia. It is in the genus Lonchura and is a monotypic species, so there are no subspecies.
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Range and habitat
Borneo (including Banggi, off northeastern Borneo), and Cagayan Sulu Island (in far southwestern Philippines); status on Natuna Islands unclear.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Dusky munia
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
