Barka Indigobird
Vidua larvaticola
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 13,0 cm | 5.1 in |
| Peso | 13,0 g | 0.46 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: NO.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Família | Viduidae |
| Genus | Vidua |
| Espécies | Vidua larvaticola |
Distribution
Barka Indigobird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Viduidae family