Red-backed Mannikin
Spermestes nigriceps
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The red-backed mannikin is a southeast African endemic. The chestnut back and wing coverts are diagnostic. The adult (left) was seen in Marangu (10-04) and the immature, at Ilboru (7-10); click the left image to see more.
 
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Last Update this page: 10-28-11