The Pin-tail Whydah is a common resident whose habitat is open savanna. It's also a brood parasite (meaning it lays its eggs in a host's nest and leaves it for that bird to hatch) whose primary host is the Common Waxbill.
Nevertheless this morning I noted a female on the fence with the male flying in to display. I set my camera on sports function and snapped away.
I so miss the Whydahs, weavers and bishop birds here though I guess the robin and the blue tits help to make up for it a bit. Hope you are well Diane
ReplyDeletethey are amazing, I haven't seen birds with long tails EVER... great shots
ReplyDeleteA great series of shots. he sure was keen to have her.
ReplyDeleteWell they are a most remarkable looking bird - and sports mode seems to have done they job. A well known web site seems to suggest that the long tail is found in 'breeding males' so maybe they are manufacturing a brood to leave for a Waxbill. Very good set of images.
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
What an exotic bird! The acrobatics look a bit dangerous!!
ReplyDeleteA amazing set of photos!
ReplyDeleteOutstanding captures of this courting display.
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