Black-and-white Mannikin

Spermestes bicolor

The black-and-white mannikin also black-and-white munia or red-backed mannikin, is a species of estrildid finch, widely present throughout sub-Saharan Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 4,200,000 km2 (1,600,000 sq mi). It is found in moist savanna and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest habitat. The status of the species is evaluated as least concern. They are seedeaters, but are known to feed on algae.

Scientific name

Spermestes bicolor

Family

Waxbills and Allies

IUCN status

LC