White-spotted Mannikin (Mayrimunia leucosticta)
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White-spotted Mannikin

Mayrimunia leucosticta (D'Albertis & Salvadori, 1879)

13 gWeight

The white-spotted mannikin (Mayrimunia leucosticta) is a small passerine bird in the family Estrildidae.

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 white-spotted mannikin (Mayrimunia leucosticta) is a small passerine bird in the family Estrildidae. It is endemic to southern New Guinea.

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Questions

How big is the White-spotted Mannikin?

The White-spotted Mannikin weighs around 13 g.

Where does the White-spotted Mannikin live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: south-central New Guinea.

What does the White-spotted Mannikin eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the White-spotted Mannikin in?

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

At a glance

Weight
13 g
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
More measurements
Wing
48 mm
Tail
44 mm
Bill
12 mm
Tarsus
13 mm

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

Range

Australasia: south-central New Guinea

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

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

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White-spotted Mannikin

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