Madagascar Mannikin (Lepidopygia nana)
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Madagascar Mannikin

Lepidopygia nana (Pucheran, 1845)

8.2 gWeight

The Madagascar mannikin (Lepidopygia nana) is a common species of estrildid finch native to Madagascar.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Madagascar mannikin (Lepidopygia nana) is a common species of estrildid finch native to Madagascar. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 100,000 to 1,000,000 km2. Other names for this species include Madagascar munia, bibfinch, African bibfinch, African parsonfinch, and dwarf mannikin.

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Questions

How big is the Madagascar Mannikin?

The Madagascar Mannikin weighs around 8.2 g.

Where does the Madagascar Mannikin live?

Its breeding range: Africa: Madagascar.

Is the Madagascar Mannikin endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Madagascar Mannikin as Least Concern.

What does the Madagascar Mannikin eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Madagascar Mannikin in?

It belongs to the family Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
8.2 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
45 mm
Tail
37 mm
Bill
9 mm
Tarsus
12 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: Madagascar

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Waxbills, Munias & Allies Estrildidae
Genus
Lepidopygia

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Madagascar Mannikin

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