Magpie mannikin
Spermestes fringilloides
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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.
The magpie mannikin or magpie munia (Spermestes fringilloides) 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.
It is found in subtropical/ tropical (lowland) moist shrubland, forest and dry grassland habitat. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Estrildidae
- Genus
- Spermestes
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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6 illustrations of Spermestes fringilloides (Magpie mannikin) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
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Illustrations based on the photograph by Francesco Veronesi from Italy (CC BY-SA 2.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Spermestes fringilloides (Magpie mannikin) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Spermestes fringilloides, commonly known as the Magpie mannikin, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- What family does Spermestes fringilloides (Magpie mannikin) belong to?
- Spermestes fringilloides (Magpie mannikin) belongs to the family Estrildidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Spermestes fringilloides (Magpie mannikin)?
- The plumage of Spermestes fringilloides (Magpie mannikin) combines these colours: Black and White.
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