Pictorella Mannikin
NamePictorella Mannikin
Common NamePictorella Mannikin
Scientific NameHeteromunia pectoralis
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are grey-brown, contrasting with a distinctive black face mask. The throat and upper breast are white, heavily speckled with black, giving a 'painted' appearance. The lower breast and belly are a pale buff or cinnamon color.
Vocalization / CallSoft, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'tew' contact calls, often given while foraging or in flight.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to northern Australia, found across the Kimberley region of Western Australia, the Northern Territory, and parts of Queensland.
Identifying Featuresblack face mask, speckled white breast, pale buff belly, small size
Description
The Pictorella Mannikin is a small, social finch endemic to northern Australia. It is characterized by its distinctive black face mask and speckled white breast, often found foraging in grasslands and open woodlands.
