The streak-headed mannikin (Mayrimunia tristissima) also known as the streak-headed munia, is a small 10 cm long estrildid finch.
Mainly dark brown plumage with light streaking on head and yellowish rump; subspecies leucosticta also with white spotting on face, breast and upper wing-coverts. The call is a short buzzing note, repeated in flight.
Habitat and distribution: Endemic to New Guinea and some adjacent islands. It has been recorded from Saibai Island, Queensland, Australian territory in north-western Torres Strait. Its preferred habitat is the grassy fringes of streams, forest clearings and abandoned gardens with secondary growth, in lowland New Guinea up to 1000 m altitude.
Breeding: A globular grass nest is constructed with side entrance, often suspended from rattans, in forest or at forest edge.
Food and feeding: The diet is mainly seeds and berries but it also includes some insects.
Conservation: As a species with a large range and no evidence of population decline, it is assessed as being of Least Concern.
Source: Wikipedia, article Mayrimunia tristissima.
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Accessed on 17/07/2026.