Pin-tailed Whydah
A species of Indigobirds and whydahs Scientific name : Vidua macroura Genus : Indigobirds and whydahs
Pin-tailed Whydah, A species of Indigobirds and whydahs
Botanical name: Vidua macroura
Genus: Indigobirds and whydahs
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Description General Info
Photo By Bernard DUPONT , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
The male pin-tailed Whydah has an enormous, unmistakable tail and bright orange-red beak! These small birds can be found in open fields and farmlands, but also make their way into urban terrain. The pin-tailed Whydah has been introduced to a few regions outside of its natural range, including California, but thus far does not appear to pose an immediate threat to local species.
Size
12 cm
Life Expectancy
7 years
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Pin-tailed Whydah feasts primarily on small grass seeds, supplementing its diet with flying termites. It exhibits unique behavior by parasitizing host eggs, showcasing a specialized dietary adaptation.
Habitat
The habitat of pin-tailed Whydah includes grassy terrains, shrublands, marshes, and cultivated areas such as gardens and abandoned agricultural fields. These birds prefer disturbed regions close to human settlements, often found in clearings or along waterways near forests. They adapt to a variety of elevations, typically below 2300 meters in East Africa and below 2600 meters in Ethiopia, roosting in trees in flocks.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
The pin-tailed whydah occurs in much of sub-Saharan Africa, favouring grassland, scrubs and savannah, also coming into parks and gardens. In Portugal it is established in the region around Aveiro, with observations occurring north and south of it. It has also been introduced to southern California, Puerto Rico, and Singapore. 
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Indigobirds and whydahs Genus
Indigobirds and whydahs Species
Pin-tailed Whydah 
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