Black-throated Munia vs Black-and-white Mannikin
Lonchura kelaarti compared with Spermestes bicolor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-throated Munia | Black-and-white Mannikin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lonchura kelaarti | Spermestes bicolor |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.8 cm (4.3 in) | 9.7 cm (3.8 in) |
| Weight | 13.25 g (0.47 oz) | 9.3 g (0.33 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 5-7 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-throated Munia only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-throated Munia
Least Concern
Black-and-white Mannikin
About These Birds
Black-and-white Mannikin
The Black-and-white Mannikin is a small, gregarious finch of forest edges, scrub, and grasslands across West, Central, and East Africa. It has glossy black upperparts and white underparts with a distinctive scalloped pattern on the flanks. It feeds in flocks on grass seeds and small insects.