Streak-headed Mannikin

Mayrimunia tristissima (Wallace, 1865)

8.8 gWeight

The streak-headed mannikin (Mayrimunia tristissima) also known as the streak-headed munia, is a small 10 cm (3.9 in) long estrildid finch.

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 streak-headed mannikin (Mayrimunia tristissima) also known as the streak-headed munia, is a small 10 cm (3.9 in) long estrildid finch.

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Questions

How big is the Streak-headed Mannikin?

The Streak-headed Mannikin weighs around 8.8 g.

Where does the Streak-headed Mannikin live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: northwestern, northern, southeastern New Guinea, Karkar (north of northeastern New Guinea) and Umboi (west of New Britain, southeastern Bismarck Archipelago).

What does the Streak-headed Mannikin eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Streak-headed Mannikin in?

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

At a glance

Weight: 8.8 g
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Seeds
Lifestyle: Varied
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)

More measurements

Wing: 49 mm
Tail: 38 mm
Bill: 11 mm
Tarsus: 13 mm

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

Range

Australasia: northwestern, northern, southeastern New Guinea, Karkar (north of northeastern New Guinea) and Umboi (west of New Britain, southeastern Bismarck Archipelago)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2