Fan-tailed widowbird
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: Fan-tailed widowbirds (Euplectes axillaris) can be found papyrus swamps and reedbeds. Large flocks in the non-breeding season are common often with other bishops, widowbirds and weavers.
Distribution: Fairly common in the Caprivi Strip, notably Bwabwata National Park and the Zambezi and Chobe River systems.Diet: Forages in vegetation or on the ground for seeds of grasses. Also eats caterpillars and termites.
Description: A predominately black coloured bird, less for cinnamon-brown underwing coverts. The colouration between breeding and non-breeding adults, changes to brown upper parts and black wings.Breeding: From October to March females lay 2 to 3 eggs at daily intervals and incubated for around 13 days.
Size: 15cm. Weight: 27g.
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