918 observationsLeast Concern
Black-and-white Mannikin
Spermestes bicolor
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Estrildidae ›Genus: Spermestes
About
The black-and-white mannikin or black-and-white munia (Lonchura bicolor) is a species of estrildid finch found in western and central Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 4,200,000 km2. It is found in moist savanna and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest habitat. The status of the species is evaluated as least concern. They are seedeaters, but are known to feed on algae.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Black-and-white Mannikin is Spermestes bicolor.
- The Black-and-white Mannikin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Black-and-white Mannikin belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Black-and-white Mannikin belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Black-and-white Mannikin belongs to the class Aves.
- Black-and-white Mannikin belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Black-and-white Mannikin belongs to the family Estrildidae.
- Black-and-white Mannikin belongs to the genus Spermestes.