Munias, Parrotfinches, Waxbills, and Allies
New Hanover Mannikin
Lonchura nigerrima
NENot Evaluated Endemic to Papua New Guinea
- Family
- Munias, Parrotfinches, Waxbills, and Allies (Estrildidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
New Hanover mannikin (Lonchura nigerrima) is a species of estrildid finch breeding in New Hannover. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 20,000 to 50,000 km2. It is found in subtropical/ tropical (lowland) dry grassland habitat. The New Hanover mannikin has sometimes been treated as a subspecies of Mottled mannikin.
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Range and habitat
New Hanover (northeastern Bismarck Archipelago).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: New Hanover mannikin
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
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