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Common Name

Pin Tailed Whydah

Alternate Names

Common Type

Whydah

Order

Passeriformes

Family

Viduidae

Genus

Vidua

Species

macroura

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Location Photographed

Pin Tailed Whyday Malawy,

Number of Sub-Species

0

Migratory or Resident

Resident

Preferred Habitat

Grassland, scrubs and savannah plus parks and gardens

Distribution and Range

Sub Sahara Africa

Food

Seeds and grains

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Field Notes:

Is a predatory nestor that lays its eggs in the nests of Estrildid Finches. Unlike the Common Cuckoo it does not destroy the host's eggs. Has been introduced to California, Puerto Rico and Singapore

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