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Widowbird Collection

The widowbird, also known as the long-tailed widowbird, is a fascinating bird species found in South Africa

Background imageWidowbird Collection: Long-tailed Widowbird - South Africa

Long-tailed Widowbird - South Africa
CH-4157A Long-tailed WIDOWBIRD - perched South Africa Euplectes progne Clem Haagner Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWidowbird Collection: Baya weaver (Ploceus philippinus) breeding male perched on nest, rural Karantaka, India

Baya weaver (Ploceus philippinus) breeding male perched on nest, rural Karantaka, India

Background imageWidowbird Collection: Baya weaver (Ploceus philippinus) on its nest in Tongbiguan Nature Reserve, Dehong prefecture

Baya weaver (Ploceus philippinus) on its nest in Tongbiguan Nature Reserve, Dehong prefecture, Yunnan province, China. May

Background imageWidowbird Collection: Village weaver (Ploceus cucullatus) male bird building nest, Masai-Mara Game Reserve

Village weaver (Ploceus cucullatus) male bird building nest, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Background imageWidowbird Collection: Ruppells weaver (Ploceus galbula) male building nest, Oman, May

Ruppells weaver (Ploceus galbula) male building nest, Oman, May

Background imageWidowbird Collection: Vitelline masked weaver (Ploceus vitellinus) male, perched on hanging nest

Vitelline masked weaver (Ploceus vitellinus) male, perched on hanging nest, Serengeti / Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania

Background imageWidowbird Collection: Southern masked weaver (Ploceus velatus) building nest hanging from tree branch

Southern masked weaver (Ploceus velatus) building nest hanging from tree branch, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa

Background imageWidowbird Collection: DDE-90022743

DDE-90022743
Africa. Tanzania. Long-Tailed Widowbirds at the Hippo Pool in Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Date: 26/08/2005

Background imageWidowbird Collection: Spectacled weaver (Ploceus ocularis) bathing, Zimanga Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal

Spectacled weaver (Ploceus ocularis) bathing, Zimanga Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, June

Background imageWidowbird Collection: Black-breasted weaver (Ploceus benghalensis) perched on its nest in Tongbiguan Nature Reserve

Black-breasted weaver (Ploceus benghalensis) perched on its nest in Tongbiguan Nature Reserve, Dehong prefecture, Yunnan province, China, May

Background imageWidowbird Collection: Fan-tailed widowbird, Euplectes axillaris

Fan-tailed widowbird, Euplectes axillaris, and hawfinch, Coccothraustes coccothraustes.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science

Background imageWidowbird Collection: Long-tailed Widowbird (Euplectes progne) adult male, displaying, perched on branch, Rietvlei

Long-tailed Widowbird (Euplectes progne) adult male, displaying, perched on branch, Rietvlei, Pretoria, South Africa

Background imageWidowbird Collection: Jackson's Widowbird - male displaying above lek

Jackson's Widowbird - male displaying above lek
FL-3318 Jackson's Widowbird - male displaying above lek Euplectes jacksoni Ferrero Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWidowbird Collection: Jackson's Widowbird - male displaying above cleared area. Maasai Mara, Kenya, Africa

Jackson's Widowbird - male displaying above cleared area. Maasai Mara, Kenya, Africa
FL-2589 Jackson's Widowbird - male displaying above cleared area Maasai Mara, Kenya, Africa. Euplectes jacksoni Ferrero Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageWidowbird Collection: Red-collared Widowbird - male in breeding plumage Maasai Mara, Kenya

Red-collared Widowbird - male in breeding plumage Maasai Mara, Kenya
FL-2582 Red-collared Widowbird - male in breeding plumage Maasai Mara, Kenya. Ferrero Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWidowbird Collection: Jackson's Widowbird - male breeding plumage Maasai Mara, Kenya, Africa

Jackson's Widowbird - male breeding plumage Maasai Mara, Kenya, Africa
FL-2580 Jackson's Widowbird - male breeding plumage Maasai Mara, Kenya, Africa. Euplectes jacksoni Ferrero Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageWidowbird Collection: Jackson's Widowbird - male displaying before female. Maasai Mara, Kenya, Africa

Jackson's Widowbird - male displaying before female. Maasai Mara, Kenya, Africa
FL-2579 Jackson's Widowbird - male displaying before female Maasai Mara, Kenya, Africa Euplectes jacksoni Ferrero Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only


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The widowbird, also known as the long-tailed widowbird, is a fascinating bird species found in South Africa. With its strikingly long tail feathers, the male a sight to behold. It showcases its vibrant plumage and elongated tail during courtship displays to attract females. In Tanzania's Serengeti/Ngorongoro Conservation Area, another member of the weaver family can be spotted - the vitelline masked weaver. This male bird perches on a hanging nest, showcasing its intricate weaving skills that are essential for attracting mates. Traveling to rural Karantaka in India brings us face-to-face with yet another weaver species - the baya weaver. The breeding male proudly sits on its nest, constructed meticulously using grass and twigs. These nests not only serve as homes but also play a crucial role in impressing potential partners. Moving further east to Dehong prefecture in China's Tongbiguan Nature Reserve, one can witness bayas at work once again. This time they are diligently building their nests amidst lush green surroundings. Venturing into Kenya's Masai-Mara Game Reserve reveals an industrious village weaver constructing its nest with precision and skill. These birds showcase their architectural abilities by intricately weaving together blades of grass and leaves. Oman offers us a glimpse of Ruppell's weavers hard at work constructing their nests during May. Their dedication to creating sturdy structures reflects their commitment towards ensuring successful reproduction. Back in South Africa's Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park resides the Southern masked weaver who hangs its nest from tree branches like delicate ornaments swaying gently in the wind. These master craftsmen demonstrate remarkable engineering skills while crafting these suspended abodes. At Zimanga Private Game Reserve located in KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa, spectacled weavers take some time off from nesting duties for a refreshing bath. Their playful nature and love for water make for a delightful sight.