{"product_id":"lonchura-leucogastroides-skull","title":"Lonchura leucogastroides Bird Skull | A1 Quality | Dry-Preserved SKULL","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA1 Quality Bird Skull Specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLonchura leucogastroides\u003c\/em\u003e (Javan Munia) – A museum-quality bird skull specimen in A1 condition, expertly dry-preserved and unmounted, ideal for natural history collectors, ornithologists, educators, and artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLonchura leucogastroides\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Javan Munia \/ Sunda Munia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Estrildidae (estrildid finches \/ waxbills)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuality grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e A1 Premium condition with excellent preservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry-preserved skull, unmounted, ready for display or study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural history collections, ornithological study, comparative anatomy, educational displays, cabinet of curiosities, specimen art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Specimen\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLonchura leucogastroides\u003c\/em\u003e is a small, neatly marked estrildid finch endemic to the western Indonesian archipelago — principally Java and Bali, with introduced populations in Sumatra and Singapore — where it is a familiar inhabitant of open grassland, rice paddies, and scrub. The specific epithet \u003cem\u003eleucogastroides\u003c\/em\u003e means ‘white-bellied in appearance’, referring to the species’ clean white underparts contrasting with its dark brown upperparts and black face.  A refined, rare, and scientifically instructive addition to any serious natural history collection or comparative anatomy study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for ornithologists, naturalists, natural history collectors, educators, artists, and interior designers seeking authentic specimens with genuine scientific and aesthetic value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BugsDirect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46594522906813,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1228\/7064\/files\/lonchura_leucogastroides_Jv_skull1.jpg?v=1786738290","url":"https:\/\/www.bugsdirect.com\/en-mx\/products\/lonchura-leucogastroides-skull","provider":"BugsDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}