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The breeding male is black with a pale blue bill, brightly-colored shoulder epaulets (chestnut in northeast Africa, yellow elsewhere), and diagnostic white wing panels that are most obvious in flight.
Not listed
Indigenous: White-Winged Wydah
At a glance
FamilyWeavers and Allies
SizeSmall
RarityRare
HabitatClosed forest, Open woodland, and Sparse woodland
Best timeMost reliable in summer, especially January.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Faansie Peacock
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Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
The non-breeding male is buffy and streaky, but retains the shoulder epaulets and wing panel. The female lacks the wing pattern and has a pale unstreaked belly.
Behavior
The distinctive display is a slow butterfly-like flapping. Pairs and flocks are resident with local movements in open savanna, brushy grassland, swamps, and cultivated areas.
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