African Pintail Whydah
by Jennie Breeze
Title
African Pintail Whydah
Artist
Jennie Breeze
Medium
Photograph - Original Img_9554
Description
African Pintail "Whydah" is the name of a town in Nigeria where these birds are common. Pintail Whydahs are also called "Widow Birds" due to the long tail the male has during the breeding season. During this time it is twice the length of his body and often black. In the wild, when the males are not in their wonderful breeding plumage, they are surprisingly inconspicuous. Though the Pintail Whydahs are not difficult birds to keep, they are best if kept by themselves or with only a select few other bird types, as they can be rather quarrelsome. Breeding them is difficult as they are parasitic breeders, which means they only lay their eggs in another birds nest, and are quite particular about it. The long narrow tail feathers are 10" giving the male and overall length of 13" when in breeding plumage, and an overall length of 6" in a non-breeding male. The female is tawny colored, speckled with black and is 5" in length.
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December 13th, 2015
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Comments (23)
Luna Danford
Jennie, This bird is quite something to behold. Thank you for the information about him. Wonderful image!
Phyllis Kaltenbach
Congratulations. Your beautiful image has been FEATURED on "Fuzzy, Warm and Soft."
Jennie Breeze replied:
Thanks Phyllis! Always a pleasure being featured in your FUZZY,WARM & SOFT art group.
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Jennie Breeze replied:
Thanks John! Always a pleasure being selected and featured in your IMAGES THAT EXCITE YOU!
Dawn Currie
Jennie, Congratulations on your feature in Pure Nature Photography - celebrating the best of our natural world!
Jennie Breeze replied:
Thanks Dawn! Appreciate the feature in your PURE NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY art group.
Brian Tada
Totally amazing and incredible in-flight portrait, Jennie, of this majestic African Pintail Whydah! So beautiful a capture, perfect timing! Loved reading the background description too. Outstanding inspiring wildlife photography! F/L
Dawn Currie
Jennie, Congratulations on your feature in our group, I Love Nature Photography - celebrating the best of our natural world!
Jennie Breeze replied:
Thanks Dawn! Appreciate the feature in your I LOVE NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY art group.
Don Columbus
Congratulations Jennie, your work is Featured in "A Birding Group - Wings"!
Jennie Breeze replied:
Thanks Don! Appreciate being selected and featured in the #1 Birding Group - WINGS!