The eastern alpine mannikin (Lonchura monticola) or alpine munia is a species of estrildid finch native to the Papuan Peninsula. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 20,000 to 50,000 km2.

It is found in subtropical/ tropical high altitude grassland habitat. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern.

References

  1. ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Lonchura monticola". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22719900A94650868. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22719900A94650868.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.


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