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
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 pin-tailed Whydah predominantly inhabits grassy and open shrubby areas, thriving in marshlands, bushed terrains, and cultivated landscapes, including gardens and former maize fields with seedy grasses. This species is frequently found in disturbed regions such as clearings and along bush tracks, often in proximity to human settlements. Although pin-tailed Whydah may reside in forested regions, they are typically seen in clearings near forest edges and along major rivers. Elevational range extends up to 3000 meters, largely below 2300 meters in East Africa and commonly under 2600 meters in Ethiopia. Roosting occurs in trees where pin-tailed Whydah gathers in flocks with congeners.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
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
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Indigobirds and whydahs Genus
Indigobirds and whydahs Species
Pin-tailed Whydah 
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