Magpie Mannikin

Overview

Magpie Mannikin (Spermestes fringilloides) is a species of Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Spermestes; binomial: Spermestes fringilloides; authority: (Lafresnaye, 1835).

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).