Pin-tailed Parrotfinch vs Black-breasted Mannikin
Erythrura prasina compared with Lonchura teerinki
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pin-tailed Parrotfinch | Black-breasted Mannikin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erythrura prasina | Lonchura teerinki |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.3 cm (4.4 in) | 9.9 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 15.959999999999999 g (0.56 oz) | 13.3 g (0.47 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-6 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pin-tailed Parrotfinch
Least Concern
Black-breasted Mannikin
About These Birds
Black-breasted Mannikin
The Black-breasted Mannikin is a small estrildid finch endemic to the mountains of western New Guinea, with adults bearing a distinctive black breast patch and chestnut-brown upperparts. It inhabits alpine and subalpine grasslands and shrubby areas at high elevations. It feeds on small seeds of grasses and other plants, foraging in small flocks in open montane habitats.