Magpie (Pied) Mannikin
Spermestes fringilloides
Spermestes fringilloides
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Magpie (Pied) Mannikin Spermestes fringilloides |
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The magpie mannikin is the largest mannikin (11 cm). Similar to the bronze mannikin, it has a heavier bill and rufous markings in the flanks. The upper bird was seen in Hondo Hondo (10-11), courtesy of Valéry Schollaert. The group in the feeder includes magpie mannikins on the left and right rear; the others are bronze. Note the black nape in the magpie mannikins, brown in the bronze. These birds were photographed in March 2010 in Oribi Gorge near Port Shepstone, KZN, courtesy of Mike Graham. The flock in the lower image was photographed at Ras Kilima in December 2010, courtesy of Riaan Marais. |
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