Pin-tailed Whydah

This bird shows up around July every year.  I learned it is not native to this country, yet there are a few of them in Southern California.  I learned some interesting facts about the Pin-tailed Whydah - one is that his tail grows longer during the mating season.  Another is the mother lays her eggs in the nests of other birds.

4 minutes ago, Pb Freyaldenhoven said:

This bird shows up around July every year.  I learned it is not native to this country, yet there are a few of them in Southern California.  Some interesting facts about the Pin-tailed Whydah - one is that his tail grows longer during the mating season.  Another is the mother lays her eggs in the nests of other birds.

 

 

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Nice photo!

It reminds me of a Java Sparrow with a long tail. Lol 🙂 Great Picture!