Jackson's Widowbird

Cryptospiza jacksoni

Jackson's Widowbird is a small passerine bird found in eastern Africa. The male is known for its strikingly long, black tail feathers that can reach up to half a meter in length during the breeding season. The female is more subtly colored, with a streaked brown plumage. These birds are often found in grasslands and savannas, where they forage for seeds and insects. During the breeding season, males perform elaborate aerial displays to attract females. The species is named after the explorer Frederick John Jackson, who first documented it in Kenya in the late 19th century.

Habitat: Grasslands and savannas