Next to the water, this Bronze mannikin sat on a wire. The species is distributed across large parts of sub-Saharan Africa. It builds on its nest most of the time and it can raise up to four broods in a year. It is the most widely distributed and the smallest munia (9-10 cm). It is a social bird, often appearing in groups of 8 to 20 individuals. It mainly subsists on grass seeds and is therefore often seen in different grasslands or on cultivated areas. In some places, it is therefore considered a pest by farmers. It is often heard by a "chik-chik". A characteristic feature of the plumage is the shiny blue-green spot on the shoulder. It is now classified in the genus Lonchura, still within the Estrildidae family.