Straw-tailed (Fischer's) Whydah
Vidua fischeri
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The straw-tailed whydah is a northeast African endemic that parasitizes the purple grenadier. The flying bird was seen on the Asogati Plain (4-06). The left lower breeding male was seen at Shambarai swamp (5-08); click it to see 13 enlargements which include breeding and non-breeding plumage, females and a juvenile. The other photos above were taken in Tarangire.
  
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Last Update this page: 4-08-24