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 the main characteristics. The nest was photographed in Ngorongoro forest. The 6th row photo (Mbuyuni Farm near Morogoro) is courtesy of Kim Axmann. The other photos were taken in Ilboru, Olasiti and West Kilimanjaro. Click photo above to see 17 enlargements, including a fledge and immatures.
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All unattributed images on this website are:
copyright © 2001-26 Ron Eggert or David Peterson
All other images are the property of the indicated photographers:
Valéry Schollaert, Paul Oliver, Kim Axmann, Per Holmen

Last Update this page: 2-06-24