Munias, Parrotfinches, Waxbills, and Allies
Javan Munia
Lonchura leucogastroides
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Indonesia
- Family
- Munias, Parrotfinches, Waxbills, and Allies (Estrildidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Javan munia (Lonchura leucogastroides) is a species of estrildid finch native to southern Sumatra, Java, Bali and Lombok islands in Indonesia. It was introduced in Singapore and the Malay Peninsula; It inhabits subtropical and tropical dry shrubland and grassland habitat. It has been assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
The Javan munia is known to feed on algae.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Lowlands of southern Sumatra, Java, Bali, and Lombok; introduced to some nearby islands.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Javan 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.
