Fan-tailed Widowbird
Euplectes axillaris
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The non-breeding male fan-tailed widowbird shown above was seen at Kia Lodge in May 2008; click the image to see several enlargements, including breeding and transitioning males. The fanned tail is seen when displaying. The Macaulay Library link is a video of a male in breeding plumage.
 
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Last Update this page: 03-02-11