Close-up of a slightly juvenile Bronze mannikin, a smaller African waxbill (9-10 cm). The species is found in savannah, weed fields and farmland. It is a social bird, often seen in flocks of dozens of birds. It is a pronounced seed eater. The species is among the most intensive nest builders in the bird world. Adults build and rebuild their nests constantly, even when it is not breeding season. The Bronze mannikin has a large distribution range and is therefore not considered threatened.