Pin-tailed Whydah

Vidua macroura

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Viduidae

About

The pin-tailed whydah is a small songbird with a conspicuous pennant-like tail in breeding males. It is a resident breeding bird in most of Africa south of the Sahara Desert.

Fun Fact

Male Pin-tailed Whydahs grow tail feathers up to 20 cm long during breeding season—four times their body length—and lose them entirely after mating season.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in much of sub-Saharan Africa, favouring grassland, scrubs and savannah, also coming into parks and gardens.

Diet

Diet of this species consists of seeds and grain.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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