Zambezi Indigobird
Vidua codringtoni
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Viduidae
Zambezi Indigobird.
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Vidua codringtoni
Category
birds
Family
Viduidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 12.8 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding zambezi indigobird in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 60%, understorey foraging 20%, mid-level vegetation 10%, canopy foraging 10%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: seeds 100%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
Zimbabwe
Zambia
MalawiSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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