The Green-backed Twinspot (Mandingoa nitidula) is an estrildid finch found in sub-saharan Africa. This species is evaluated as Least Concern.

Subspecies

The Green-backed Twinspot has four sub-species:

• Mandingoa nitidula chubbi
• Mandingoa nitidula nitidula
• Mandingoa nitidula schlegeli
• Mandingoa nitidula virginiae

Habitat

Green-backed Twinspot inhabits lowland moist forests of the tropical region. It may also be found in grassland and shrubland habitats.