Barka Indigobird vs Pin-tailed Whydah

Vidua larvaticola comparé à Vidua macroura

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Barka Indigobird Pin-tailed Whydah
Nom scientifique Vidua larvaticola Vidua macroura
Ordre Passeriformes Passeriformes
Famille Viduidae Viduidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 13,0 cm (5.1 in) 13,8 cm (5.4 in)
Poids 13,0 g (0.46 oz) 15,366666666666667 g (0.54 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée -- 3-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Barka Indigobird only

Aucun(e)

Pin-tailed Whydah only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Barka Indigobird

Least Concern

Pin-tailed Whydah

About These Birds

Barka Indigobird

The Barka Indigobird is a small brood-parasitic finch of the family Viduidae found in savanna and open woodland of West Africa. Weighing about 13g with a wingspan of 13cm, the male in breeding plumage displays iridescent blue-black plumage with a white bill. It parasitizes the nests of specific firefinch hosts, mimicking their songs and egg patterns.

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