Weird Dance Of The Whydah

He was very active, difficult to capture on video. It took me more than an hour to finally got him "in the act". This is a male pin-tail whydah (vidua macroura) during breeding season, sporting an impressive long tail to attract females. The rest of the year, he looks just like a female (short tail). Whydahs are parasitic breeders, laying eggs in other finches' nests to be cared for by the foster parents. Video taken at Bellagio Conservatory Summer 2013.

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From: Veevid4u

Related topics : long tail finch breeding season / long tailed finch breeding

Owl Finches & Straw-tailed Whydah

Beautiful, timid and sweet, Owl (Bicheno) Finches have a nice pattern in their plumage. I just love their cheerful personalities (Origin: Australia). My pair of Straw-tailed Whydah's are less charismatic but they make up for any deficiencies with their equally striking plumage. The male is in breeding condition & shows off his long tail quite elegantly while singing sweet songs. The female is displaying her colorful beak which also indicates she is in breeding form. (Origin: Africa)

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From: MariaGarcia281

Related topics : long tail finch male female / long tailed finch breeding