Kenya
Red-collared Widowbird
Male is famous for his long tail and
red patches...in non-breeding season
the tail is short and plumage is brown.
red patches...in non-breeding season
the tail is short and plumage is brown.
Euplectes ardens
(L m-9.8" f-5.1 Wt m-0.71-
0.92 oz f-0.56-0.78 oz)
0.92 oz f-0.56-0.78 oz)
Nairobi National Park
18Oct2014
female
Tail length corresponds to
male’s reproductive success.
male’s reproductive success.
Euplectes in Greek means good
woven; ardens is Latin for
glowing, burning.
woven; ardens is Latin for
glowing, burning.
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