Straw-tailed Whydah
Vidua fischeri
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyViduidae (Indigobirds and Whydahs)
- GenusVidua (Indigobirds and Whydahs)
- SpeciesVidua fischeri (Straw-tailed Whydah)
About the Straw-tailed Whydah
The straw-tailed whydah (Vidua fischeri) is a species of bird in the family Viduidae. It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. Like all other whydah species, the straw-tailed whydah is a brood parasite. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Straw-tailed Whydah in Tsavo West 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 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 3 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 4 | Serengeti National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 5 | Tarangire National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 6 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 7 | Awash National Park | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | |
| 8 | Samburu National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 9 | Lake Manyara National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 10 | Amboseli National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 11 | Masai Mara National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 12 | Nairobi National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 13 | Kidepo Valley National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 14 | Aberdare National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Straw-tailed Whydah in Tsavo West National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Straw-tailed Whydah sighting in Tsavo West National Park, based on 215 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Straw-tailed Whydah in Tsavo West National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Straw-tailed Whydah in Tsavo West National Park in our monthly data.