Magpie Mannikin (Dikbekfret)

Spermestes fringilloides (859)

Zulu name: -

Other names: Pied Mannikin

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February 2010 Tzaneen, Limpopo Adult

Experiences with species

My previous view of these Mannikins had been of them flying over us at Monavale Vlei in Zimbabwe. They have been visiting a garden in Tzaneen (well out of their normal range) for some time now, it made a worthwhile detour stopping past "Skopsie's" house and getting to (closer) grips with this bird, which was also a lifer for Debbie.