🌿Native Nature

Pin-tailed Whydah

Vidua macroura

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Viduidae ›Genus: Vidua

About

The pin-tailed whydah (Vidua macroura) is a small songbird with a conspicuous pennant-like tail in breeding males. It is a resident breeding bird in most of Africa south of the Sahara Desert.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pin-tailed Whydah?
The scientific name of Pin-tailed Whydah is Vidua macroura.
What is the conservation status of Pin-tailed Whydah?
The Pin-tailed Whydah has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Pin-tailed Whydah belong to?
Pin-tailed Whydah belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Pin-tailed Whydah belong to?
Pin-tailed Whydah belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Pin-tailed Whydah belong to?
Pin-tailed Whydah belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Pin-tailed Whydah belong to?
Pin-tailed Whydah belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Pin-tailed Whydah belong to?
Pin-tailed Whydah belongs to the family Viduidae.
What genus does Pin-tailed Whydah belong to?
Pin-tailed Whydah belongs to the genus Vidua.