Kenya
Long-tailed Widowbird
In the weaver family...has
been studied extensively
regarding sexual selection.
been studied extensively
regarding sexual selection.
Euplectes progne
(L m-24-28" f-6" WS m-5-5.8")
Kinangop Plateau
19Oct2014
Tail approx. 20" long.
From the standpoint of evolution,
feathers are a runaway hit.
feathers are a runaway hit.
(Thor Hanson)
Euplectes in Greek means good
woven; progne in Greek mythology
refers to the daughter of Pandion
who was turned into a swallow.
woven; progne in Greek mythology
refers to the daughter of Pandion
who was turned into a swallow.
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