The Pin-tailed Whydah bird is quite small in size and looks pretty. This species of bird is mainly found in Africa. It is originally part of the finch family. The Pin-tailed Whydah is well known for its stunning looks and charming behavior.
The male bird has a black colored head and neck. You will see white color on the belly. The most distinctive feature of this bird is its long tail and thin feathers.
Sometimes their tail size can be up to twice the length of their body. The tail feathers of the bird are very vivid and reddish brown in color. Males use their tail feathers to attract birds of the opposite sex.
However, female gender birds do not have any significant features. The body color of the female bird is brown. Savannas, grasslands and extensive wetlands are used as habitats for this species of bird.
The Pin-tailed Whydah is a native bird of all sub-Saharan Africa. It is even possible to see this bird in the gardens and parks of the city. This species of bird is quite social.
The male bird becomes aggressive during the breeding season. Sometimes it can attack others to protect its breeding territory. Its behavior during mating is a significant attraction of the bird.
The male bird uses their tail feathers to perform various gestures to impress the female bird. A bird of the opposite sex will mate with male birds when attracted.
The Pin-tailed Whydah is not considered an endangered species. However, their habitat has been slightly damaged in urban areas. However, the mating behavior and breeding strategy of this bird is very strange.