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Pin-tailed Whydah

Vidua macroura

Least Concern

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Pin-tailed Whydah (Vidua macroura) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found across Asia (Japan, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates) and Europe (6 countries).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Passeriformes (นกเกาะคอน)

Species

Vidua macroura (Pin-tailed Whydah)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese テンニンチョウ

Chinese 針尾維達雀

Spanish Viuda Colicinta

French Veuve dominicaine

German Dominikanerwitwe

Portuguese viúva-de-rabo-pontudo

Russian Доминиканская вдовушка

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Broad-tailed Paradise-Whydah

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Vidua nigeriae

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pin-tailed Whydah?

The scientific name of Pin-tailed Whydah is Vidua macroura. It belongs to the genus Vidua.

What is the conservation status of Pin-tailed Whydah?

Pin-tailed Whydah (Vidua macroura) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pin-tailed Whydah live?

Pin-tailed Whydah is found in Found across Asia (Japan, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates) and Europe (6 countries).. Countries include Belgium, France, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.

What family does Pin-tailed Whydah belong to?

Pin-tailed Whydah (Vidua macroura) belongs to the genus Vidua, which is part of the taxonomic family Viduidae.

Is Pin-tailed Whydah endangered?

No, Pin-tailed Whydah (Vidua macroura) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Pin-tailed Whydah belong to?

Pin-tailed Whydah (Vidua macroura) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Pin-tailed Whydah?

The closest relatives of Pin-tailed Whydah in the genus Vidua include Baka Indigobird, Broad-tailed Paradise-Whydah, Green Indigobird, Jambandu Indigobird, Purple Indigobird.