Lonchura nana

It is found in subtropical/ tropical dry forest, grassland, shrubland and even artificial landscapes. The small birds are particularly susceptible to death by sharkbite and ringworm infestations. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern.

The Lonchura nana is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Madagascar Mannikin Lonchura nana is a common species of estrildid finch native to Madagascar. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 100,000 to 1,000,000 kmĀ². It is found in subtropical/ tropical dry forest, grassland, shrubland and even artificial landscapes. The small birds are particularly susceptible to death by sharkbite and ringworm infestations. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern. More

Lonchura nana - Madagascar Mannikin Order: Passeriformes Family: Estrildidae Local Malagasy name: tserikalambo Endemic to Madagascar: Yes Web links for Lonchura nana : = Lonchura nana - No part of this material can be used in any way without written permision ESTRILDIDAE (Waxbills and Allies) - Gouldian Finch; Lonchura nana Madagascar Munia; Lonchura cantans African Silverbill; Madagascar Munia (Lonchura nana) Photo - Madagascar Munia, Isolate address (URL) for bookmarking More

Order : Passeriformes
Family : Estrildidae
Genus : Lonchura
Species : nana
Authority : (Pucheran, 1845)