Green Backed Twinspot

The Green-backed Twinspot (Mandingoa nitidula) is an estrildid finch found in sub-saharan Africa The Green Twinspot (also known as a Schlegel’s twinspot, or a Mandingoa ninidula) is the smallest member of its  family species in the vast area of Tropical Africa. Green-backed Twinspot inhabits lowland moist forests of the tropical region. It may also be found in grassland and shrubland habitats. Sexes: Males distinguished from females by their bright red facial feathers. Females have an olive-green face and darker (almost black) beak. Breeding: The green backed twinspot prefers its privacy in regards to breeding. Males in the breeding season will raise their heads, looking straight up while “dancing” on the perch next to the female, moving in a side-stepping fashion. The female, if receptive, will crouch down and point her tail to the male. Green backed twinspots tend to pair with one female and care for her and the young while breeding. Up to 4 eggs are laid approx 5 days after mating,