C IUCN · NE · Not Evaluated Passeriformes Estrildidae

Streak-headed Mannikin

Mayrimunia tristissima

CIOC 9885

Streak-headed Mannikin

Mayrimunia tristissima

Passeriformes · Estrildidae

Streak-headed Mannikin (Mayrimunia tristissima).

ATK58

DEF44

9744 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass: 8.8 g
Diet: Seeds
Migration: Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 58

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 58).

DEF 44

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 44).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Australasia: Northwestern & Northern & Southeastern New Guinea & Karkar (Northern of Northeastern New Guinea) and Umboi (Western of New Britain & Southeastern Bismarck Arch.) Habitat: Forest & Woodland

4 · Subspecies & regional ranges

Mayrimunia tristissima tristissima
nw New Guinea
Mayrimunia tristissima hypomelaena
w New Guinea
Mayrimunia tristissima calaminoros
n New Guinea
Mayrimunia tristissima bigilalei
se New Guinea

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Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Mayrimunia tristissima

Which family does it belong to?

Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae)

Where is it found?

Australasia: Northwestern & Northern & Southeastern New Guinea & Karkar (Northern of Northeastern New Guinea) and Umboi (Western of New Britain & Southeastern Bismarck Arch.)