Long-tailed Paradise Whydah
Vidua paradisaea
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
birds • Viduidae
Long-tailed Paradise Whydah.
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Vidua paradisaea
Category
birds
Family
Viduidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 20.4 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding long-tailed paradise whydah in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 90%, understorey foraging 10%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: seeds 100%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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