🌿Native Nature

Village Indigobird

Vidua chalybeata

Taxonomy

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

About

The village indigobird or steelblue widowfinch (Vidua chalybeata) is a small songbird belonging to the family Viduidae. It is distinguishable from other indigobird species by bill and leg colours, the colour tinge of the male's breeding plumage, song, and to lesser extent, the nestling's plumage and mouth pattern. The bill colour can be red or white depending on the population, and there is some regional variation in the colour tone of the male's plumage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Village Indigobird?
The scientific name of Village Indigobird is Vidua chalybeata.
What is the conservation status of Village Indigobird?
The Village Indigobird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Village Indigobird belong to?
Village Indigobird belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Village Indigobird belong to?
Village Indigobird belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Village Indigobird belong to?
Village Indigobird belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Village Indigobird belong to?
Village Indigobird belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Village Indigobird belong to?
Village Indigobird belongs to the family Viduidae.
What genus does Village Indigobird belong to?
Village Indigobird belongs to the genus Vidua.