Pin-tailed whydah, male

Description:

It is a brood parasite which lays its eggs in the nests of estrildid finches, especially waxbills. Unlike the Common Cuckoo, it does not destroy the host's eggs. Typically, 2-4 eggs are added to those already present.

Habitat:

This whydah is found in many open habitats including open woodland, scrub and cultivation. Seen at Nairobi National Park