Pictorella Mannikin
Pictorella Mannikin
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The Pictorella Mannikin is an Australian finch with a distinctive scaled breast pattern. It is a social bird, often found in flocks in dry grasslands.
Where to spot
Found across northern Australia, inhabiting arid and semi-arid grasslands, savannas, and spinifex country, often near water sources.
How to spot
Look for flocks feeding on grass seeds on the ground. The scaled breast pattern is a key identifying feature. They are often found near waterholes.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round, but their presence in a specific area is dependent on seasonal rainfall and resulting seed crops. Best seen after good rains.
Where to spot
Found across northern Australia, inhabiting arid and semi-arid grasslands, savannas, and spinifex country, often near water sources.
How to spot
Look for flocks feeding on grass seeds on the ground. The scaled breast pattern is a key identifying feature. They are often found near waterholes.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round, but their presence in a specific area is dependent on seasonal rainfall and resulting seed crops. Best seen after good rains.
They are highly nomadic, moving across the landscape in large flocks in response to rainfall and seed availability.
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