Pin-tailed Whydah

Vidua codringtoni

The Pin-tailed Whydah, scientifically known as Vidua codringtoni, is a small, sexually dimorphic songbird native to sub-Saharan Africa. The male is striking with its long black tail and contrasting white underparts, while the female is more inconspicuous with brown plumage. During the breeding season, the male displays elaborate courtship behaviors to attract females. This species is a brood parasite, laying its eggs in the nests of other bird species. The host species raise the whydah chicks as their own. The Pin-tailed Whydah is often found in open grasslands and savannas, and it is known for its acrobatic flight displays during courtship.

Habitat: Open grasslands and savannas