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Absent from a large part of south-western Africa ([[Namibia]], west and central [[South Africa]] and most of [[Botswana]]). Generally common to abundant. | Absent from a large part of south-western Africa ([[Namibia]], west and central [[South Africa]] and most of [[Botswana]]). Generally common to abundant. | ||
| − | This species has also been used in the trade of captive birds, and releases/escapes have resulted in naturalized populations in other parts of the world (e.g., [[Puerto Rico]] ). | + | This species has also been used in the trade of captive birds, and releases/escapes have resulted in naturalized populations in other parts of the world (e.g., [[Puerto Rico]]). |
[[Image:Bronze Mannikin juv.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Juvenile<br />Photo © by {{user|scottishdude|scottishdude}}<br />[[The Gambia]], March 2010]] | [[Image:Bronze Mannikin juv.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Juvenile<br />Photo © by {{user|scottishdude|scottishdude}}<br />[[The Gambia]], March 2010]] | ||
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Two subspecies are recognized:<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup>: | Two subspecies are recognized:<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup>: | ||
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:*[[Senegal]] to western [[Kenya]] and north-western [[Angola]]; [[Sao Tome and Principe|São Tomé and Príncipé]] | :*[[Senegal]] to western [[Kenya]] and north-western [[Angola]]; [[Sao Tome and Principe|São Tomé and Príncipé]] | ||
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:*[[Ethiopia]] and [[Sudan]] to [[KwaZulu-Natal]] and Eastern Cape Province; [[Comoros]] | :*[[Ethiopia]] and [[Sudan]] to [[KwaZulu-Natal]] and Eastern Cape Province; [[Comoros]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:33, 11 November 2023
Alternative name: Bronze Munia
- Spermestes cucullata
Lonchura cucullata
Identification
Total length 9 cm (3½ in)
Similar Species
Separated from the larger Magpie Mannikin by its shorter bill and barred rump.
Distribution
Widespread in Africa south of the Sahara.
Absent from a large part of south-western Africa (Namibia, west and central South Africa and most of Botswana). Generally common to abundant.
This species has also been used in the trade of captive birds, and releases/escapes have resulted in naturalized populations in other parts of the world (e.g., Puerto Rico).
Taxonomy
Sometimes placed in the genus Lonchura.
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized:1:
- S. c. cucullata
- Senegal to western Kenya and north-western Angola; São Tomé and Príncipé
- S. c. scutata
- Ethiopia and Sudan to KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape Province; Comoros
Habitat
Grassy areas near woodland, forest edge and gardens.
Behaviour
Social.
Diet
Feeds mainly on seeds (especially from grasses). Will visit garden feeders.
Breeding
Grass is used in the making of the nest, which is placed in a tree.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, S. M. Billerman, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2019. The eBird/Clements Checklist of Birds of the World: v2019. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Birdforum Member observations
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Bronze Mannikin. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 7 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Bronze_Mannikin
External Links
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