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, courtesy of Valéry Schollaert. The 2nd row photos were taken at Igumbilo Ranch-Makete and Hondo Hondo. The 3rd row bird was near Moshe, courtesy of Phil Stouffer. The 4th row bird was photographed in Udzungwa NP, courtesy of Per Holmen. The group in the feeder includes magpie mannikins on the left and right rear; the others are bronze, sen in Oribi Gorge near Port Shepstone-KZN, courtesy of Mike Graham. The flock in the lower photo was seen at Ras Kilima courtesy of Riaan Marais. |
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