Magpie Mannikin

Spermestes fringilloides

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Estrildidae

About

The magpie mannikin or magpie munia is a species of estrildid finch, sparsely present across Sub-Saharan Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 1,400,000 km2.

Fun Fact

It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 1,400,000 km2.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in subtropical/ tropical (lowland) moist shrubland, forest and dry grassland habitat.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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