Streak-headed Mannikin
A species of Mannikins Scientific name : Mayrimunia tristissima Genus : Mannikins
Streak-headed Mannikin, A species of Mannikins
Botanical name: Mayrimunia tristissima
Genus: Mannikins
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Description General Info
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Description
The streak-headed mannikin (Lonchura tristissima) also known as the streak-headed munia, is a small (10 cm (3.9 in) in length) estrildid finch. Some taxonomists consider ssp. leucosticta a distinct species. 
Size
10 cm
Feeding Habits
Seeds, berries and insects.
Habitat
Grassy fringes of streams, forest clearings and abandoned gardens with secondary growth, in lowland New Guinea up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft) altitude.
General Info
Distribution Area
Endemic to New Guinea and some adjacent islands. It has been recorded from Saibai Island, Queensland, Australian territory in north-western Torres Strait.
Species Status
As a species with a large range and no evidence of population decline, it is assessed as being of Least Concern.
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Estrildid finches Genus
Mannikins Species
Streak-headed Mannikin 
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