Shaft-tailed Whydah
Vidua regia
Points
15
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Viduidae
Shaft-tailed Whydah.
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Vidua regia
Category
birds
Family
Viduidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 14.4 g (EltonTraits).
Points
15 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding shaft-tailed whydah in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: understorey foraging 50%, mid-level vegetation 40%, ground foraging 10%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: seeds 90%; endothermic vertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
Namibia
Botswana
Zambia
Mozambique
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.