About the Straw-tailed Whydah
The straw-tailed whydah is a species of bird in the family Viduidae. It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. Like all other whydah species, the straw-tailed whydah is a brood parasite.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Whydahs and Indigobirds (Viduidae) |
| Species | Vidua fischeri |
| Species Codes | sttwhy1, STWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Straw-tailed Whydah belong to?
The Straw-tailed Whydah (Vidua fischeri) belongs to the Whydahs and Indigobirds family (Viduidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Straw-tailed Whydah?
The straw-tailed whydah is a species of bird in the family Viduidae. It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. Like all other whydah species, the straw-tailed whydah is a brood parasite....
Where can I report a Straw-tailed Whydah sighting?
You can log sightings of Straw-tailed Whydah on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sttwhy1, or on iNaturalist.
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