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Whidah bird
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What's The Definition Of Whidah bird?Synonyms | Synonyms for Whidah bird: Related Terms | Find terms related to Whidah bird: See Also | Whidah bird In Webster's Dictionary \Whid"ah bird`\, (Zo["o]l.)
Any one of several species of finchlike birds belonging to
the genus {Vidua}, native of Asia and Africa. In the breeding
season the male has very long, drooping tail feathers. Called
also {vida finch}, {whidah finch}, {whydah bird}, {whydah
finch}, {widow bird}, and {widow finch}.
Note: Some of the species are often kept as cage birds,
especially {Vidua paradisea}, which is dark brownish
above, pale buff beneath, with a reddish collar around
the neck.
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