Black-and-white Mannikin

Waxbills, Munias & Allies 👁 353 views Updated 2026-11-01

Black-and-white Mannikin (<em>Spermestes bicolor</em>) is a species of Waxbills, Munias & Allies (<em>Estrildidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Black-and-white Mannikin (Spermestes bicolor) is a species of Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Spermestes; binomial: Spermestes bicolor; authority: (Fraser, 1843).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Move from Lonchura to Spermestes (Payne 2010; Olsson & Alström 2020).

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