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Streak-headed Mannikin

Mayrimunia tristissima

Streak-headed Mannikin (Mayrimunia tristissima) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.

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The Streak-headed Mannikin (Mayrimunia tristissima) is a member of the Estrildidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 8.8 g.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Estrildidae Waxbills, Munias & Allies
  4. Genus Mayrimunia
  5. Species tristissima

Where it lives

Northwestern, northern, southeastern New Guinea, Karkar (north of northeastern New Guinea) and Umboi (west of New Britain, southeastern Bismarck Arch.)

Quick facts

Weight
8.8 g
Family
Estrildidae
Habitat
Woodland

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Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Streak-headed Mannikin is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.

Behaviour

A bird of semi-open forest, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.

Migration

The Streak-headed Mannikin is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Streak-headed Mannikin (Mayrimunia tristissima) is a species of bird in the Estrildidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU nw, n, se New Guinea, Karkar (n of ne New Guinea) and Umboi (w of New Britain, se Bismarck Arch.).

It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 8.8 g, with a wing length of about 4.9 cm and a tail of around 3.8 cm.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Streak-headed Mannikin?

The Streak-headed Mannikin is a very small bird that weighs around 8.8 g.

Where does the Streak-headed Mannikin live?

The Streak-headed Mannikin is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU nw, n, se New Guinea, Karkar (n of ne New Guinea) and Umboi (w of New Britain, se Bismarck Arch.), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.

What family does the Streak-headed Mannikin belong to?

The Streak-headed Mannikin (Mayrimunia tristissima) belongs to the Estrildidae family, in the order Passeriformes.

What does the Streak-headed Mannikin eat?

The Streak-headed Mannikin is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.

Does the Streak-headed Mannikin migrate?

The Streak-headed Mannikin is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

Conservation

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