Weird Dance Of The Whydah

He was very active, difficult to capture on video. It took me more than an hour to finally got him "in the act". This is a male pin-tail whydah (vidua macroura) during breeding season, sporting an impressive long tail to attract females. The rest of the year, he looks just like a female (short tail). Whydahs are parasitic breeders, laying eggs in other finches' nests to be cared for by the foster parents. Video taken at Bellagio Conservatory Summer 2013.

From: Veevid4u

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