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Black-and-white Mannikin
Spermestes bicolor
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Least Concern
Envergure
9,7 cm
Poids
9,3 g
Famille
Estrildidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
À propos
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 9,7 cm | 3.8 in |
| Poids | 9,3 g | 0.33 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 16-21 days.
Taille de la couvée
3-6
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Estrildidae (Waxbills & Munias) |
| Genus | Spermestes |
| Espèces | Spermestes bicolor |
External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Black-and-white Mannikin endangered?
The Black-and-white Mannikin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-and-white Mannikin nest?
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 16-21 days.
How big is the Black-and-white Mannikin?
The Black-and-white Mannikin has a wingspan of 9.7 cm, weight of 9.3 g.
What order and family does the Black-and-white Mannikin belong to?
The Black-and-white Mannikin (Spermestes bicolor) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae.
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