Straw-tailed Whydah

The Straw-tailed Whydah is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Straw-tailed Whydah (Vidua fischeri) is a species of bird in the Viduidae family. It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Vidua fischeri. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 27 July 2007. Stub icon This Passeroidea-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. More

Straw-tailed Whydah The Straw-tailed Whydah (Vidua fischeri) is a species of bird in the Viduidae family. It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. See more at Wikipedia.org... More

Straw-tailed Whydah - Adult male in breeding plumage Photographer More

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indigobirds in Hypochera, the Shaft-tailed and Straw-tailed Whydahs in Tetraenura, and the paradise-whydahs in Steganura. Because the relationships among these species groups are uncertain, however, recognition of these genera would be problematic. A broad genus Vidua is supported by the morphological and genetic data. Vidua species differ from one another in size, in breeding plumage and colour, and in the songs used in courtship and mate choice. The long-tailed whydahs are distinctive in breeding plumage. More

Straw-tailed Whydah's are less charismatic but they make up for any deficiencies with their equally striking plumage. The male is in breeding condition & shows off his long tail quite elegantly while singing sweet songs. The female is displaying her colorful beak which also indicates she is in breeding form. More