Introduction: White-winged widowbirds (Euplectes albonotatus) often inhabit marshy areas and tall grasses on roadsides, as well as tall bushland grasslands. Non-breeding birds form large flocks with queleas, bishops and other widowbirds.

Distribution: Found in the Caprivi Strip region only.

Diet: Forages around vegetation and on the ground for seeds of grasses, some insects and also drinks nectar from mountain aloe.

Description: Albonotatus refers to the white wing markings on black primaries. Black head, body and fan-shaped tail.

Breeding: From 2 to 4 eggs are laid December to February and incubated for up to 14 days. Males build 2 or more nest frames with the female adding a fine grass lining to the woven grass structure.

Size: 15cm. Weight: 20g.

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