About the Broad-tailed Paradise-Whydah
The broad-tailed paradise whydah is a species of bird in the family Viduidae. It is found in woodland and acacia savanna habitat in Sub-Saharan Africa from Angola to Uganda, Tanzania and Mozambique. A brood parasite, it has a wide range and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed it as being of least concern.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Whydahs and Indigobirds (Viduidae) |
| Species | Vidua obtusa |
| Species Codes | btpwhy1, BTPW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Broad-tailed Paradise-Whydah belong to?
The Broad-tailed Paradise-Whydah (Vidua obtusa) belongs to the Whydahs and Indigobirds family (Viduidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Broad-tailed Paradise-Whydah?
The broad-tailed paradise whydah is a species of bird in the family Viduidae. It is found in woodland and acacia savanna habitat in Sub-Saharan Africa from Angola to Uganda, Tanzania and Mozambique. A brood parasite, it has a wide range and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has asse...
Where can I report a Broad-tailed Paradise-Whydah sighting?
You can log sightings of Broad-tailed Paradise-Whydah on eBird (ebird.org) using species code btpwhy1, or on iNaturalist.
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