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Viduidae (Whydahs and Indigobirds) (1)
Viduidae (Whydahs and Indigobirds)
Vidua macroura
(Pallas, 1764)
Pin tailed Whydah
Viduidae (Whydahs and Indigobirds)
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Con Foley
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Identified By: Con Foley & David Tan JX
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Basic Information
Classification:
Vertebrata: Aves: Passeriformes: Viduidae (Whydahs and Indigobirds)
Residency Status:
Non-native
Biology/Ecology
IUCN Redlist status:
Least concern
External Links
Bird Ecology Study Group
Singapore Biodiversity Records
Pin-tailed whydahs at Pasir Ris
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