Black Mannikin vs African Quailfinch
Lonchura stygia compared with Ortygospiza atricollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Mannikin | African Quailfinch |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lonchura stygia | Ortygospiza atricollis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) |
| Weight | 11.0 g (0.39 oz) | 11.316666666666668 g (0.40 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-6 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Mannikin
Least Concern
African Quailfinch
About These Birds
Black Mannikin
The Black Mannikin is a small, uniform dark-brown to blackish grassfinch with a pale gray bill and a slightly paler rump. It inhabits tall grasslands, reed beds, and adjacent scrubland in the lowlands of southern New Guinea. It feeds almost exclusively on small grass seeds, often foraging in small flocks near the ground.
African Quailfinch
The African Quailfinch is a tiny estrildid finch weighing about 11 g with a wingspan near 10 cm. It inhabits open grassy wetlands and moist grasslands across Africa, running mouse-like through vegetation and flushing in low, fast flight when disturbed.