Vidua macroura
The Pin-tailed Whydah is 12–13 cm in length, although the breeding male's tail adds another 20 cm to this. The adult male has a black back and crown, and a very long black tail. The wings are dark brown with white patches, and the underparts and the head, apart from the crown, are white. The bill is bright red.
Lat: -26.45, Long: 31.20
Spotted on Jan 11, 2012
Submitted on Jun 18, 2012
2 Comments
Lovely series of a beautiful bird!
Fabulous,,