Grey-banded Munia
VU

Grey-banded Munia

Lonchura vana

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey-banded_mannikin

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Grey-banded Munia faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its limited range in the Bismarck Archipelago. Mining activities and logging operations have fragmented its lowland forest habitat, while expanding palm oil plantations continue to reduce available nesting sites. The species' restricted distribution across just a few islands makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat loss, with populations becoming increasingly isolated in remaining forest patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Grey-banded Munia inhabits lowland tropical forests and forest edges in the Bismarck Archipelago, particularly favoring areas with dense understory vegetation. It also utilizes secondary growth forests and woodland margins adjacent to agricultural areas, typically below 800 meters elevation.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Grey-banded Munia classified as Vulnerable?
Grey-banded Munia is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Grey-banded Munia faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its limited range in the Bismarck Archipelago. Mining activities and logging operations have fragmented its lowland forest habitat, while expanding palm oil plantations continue to reduce available nesting sites. The species' restricted distribution across just a few islands makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat loss, with populations becoming increasingly isolated in remaining forest patches.
Where does Grey-banded Munia live?
Grey-banded Munia occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Grey-banded Munia?
The main threats to Grey-banded Munia are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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