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Species of Thailand

White-bellied munia

Lonchura leucogastra

Edward Blyth, 1846

In Thai: นกกระติ๊ดท้องขาว

The white-bellied munia (Lonchura leucogastra) is a species of estrildid finch. It is found in Malesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical/ tropical lowland moist forest habitat. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern.

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Category / Seasonal Status

BCST Category: Recorded in an apparently wild state within the last 50 years

BCST Seasonal status: Resident or presumed resident

Scientific classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Estrildidae
Genus
Lonchura
Species
Lonchura leucogastra

Common names

  • Thai: นกกระติ๊ดท้องขาว

Conservation status

Least Concern (IUCN3.1)

Least Concern (IUCN3.1)

Photos

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Range Map

Distribution map of White-bellied munia, Lonchura leucogastra in Thailand
  • Khao Banthat Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Khao Luang National Park
  • Khao Nam Khang National Park
  • Khao Phra - Bang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Khao Sok National Park
  • Kui Buri National Park
  • Mueang Krabi District, Krabi
  • Mueang Phang Nga District, Phang Nga
  • San Kala Khiri National Park
  • Sri Phang Nga National Park
  • Takua Pa District, Phang Nga
  • Tarutao National Marine Park
  • Thale Ban National Park
  • Wang Mai Forest Restoration Project
Range map of Lonchura leucogastra in Thailand

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