Munias, Parrotfinches, Waxbills, and Allies
White-spotted Mannikin
Mayrimunia leucosticta
LCLeast Concern Endemic to New Guinea (Indonesia and Papua New Guinea)
- Family
- Munias, Parrotfinches, Waxbills, and Allies (Estrildidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The white-spotted mannikin (Mayrimunia leucosticta) is a small passerine bird in the family Estrildidae. It is endemic to southern New Guinea.
This species has sometimes been considered as a subspecies of the streak-headed mannikin. The species is monotypic.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Lowlands of southern New Guinea (Lorentz River eastward at least to the Kikori River region, and perhaps farther eastward).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: White-spotted mannikin
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
