Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah
Vidua obtusa
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyViduidae (Indigobirds and Whydahs)
- GenusVidua (Indigobirds and Whydahs)
- SpeciesVidua obtusa (Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah)
About the Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah
The broad-tailed paradise whydah (Vidua obtusa) is a species of bird in the family Viduidae. It is found in woodland and acacia savanna habitat in Sub-Saharan Africa from Angola to Uganda, Tanzania and Mozambique. A brood parasite, it has a wide range and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed it as being of least concern.
Chapin described the broad-tailed paradise whydah as Steganura aucupum obtusa from Luchenza in 1922. Previously, Vidua obtusa, V. interjecta, V. orientalis, V. paradisaea and V. togoensis were considered to be in the same species, and these five species are sometimes placed in the genus Steganura. The broad-tailed paradise whydah is a monotypic species.
The breeding male is 31–36 cm (12–14 in) long, and the nonbreeding male and the female are 14–15 cm (5.5–5.9 in) long. Females have been measured to weigh approximately 19.5 g (0.69 oz). The breeding male has long, broad tail feathers with bluntly pointed to rounded tips; it is distinguished from the related long-tailed paradise whydah in the tail feathers being broader and not quite so long, and in the nape being orange-brown toned rather than paler buff. It... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah in South Luangwa National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liwonde National Park | 🇲🇼 Malawi | |
| 2 | Lower Zambezi National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 3 | South Luangwa National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 4 | Mana Pools National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 5 | Ruaha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 6 | Chobe National Park | 🇧🇼 Botswana | |
| 7 | Meru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 8 | Gorongosa National Park | 🇲🇿 Mozambique | |
| 9 | Mikumi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 10 | Hwange National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 11 | Kafue National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 12 | Moremi Game Reserve | 🇧🇼 Botswana | |
| 13 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 14 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 15 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah in South Luangwa National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah sighting in South Luangwa National Park, based on 18 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah in South Luangwa National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah in South Luangwa National Park in our monthly data.