Black-and-white Mannikin
Black-and-white Mannikin (<em>Spermestes bicolor</em>) is a species of Waxbills, Munias &amp; 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).

