WHIDAH BIRD Meaning and
Definition
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The term "Whidah bird" refers to a specific group of birds belonging to the family Viduidae, which are commonly found in Africa. These birds are renowned for their distinct breeding behavior, particularly the male's ability to grow long and elaborate tail feathers during the mating season.
Whidah birds, also known as whydah birds, are primarily insectivorous and inhabit various habitats such as grasslands, woodlands, and savannas across sub-Saharan Africa. They are recognized for their small to medium size, ranging from 10 to 20 centimeters in length, and their impressive plumage, especially during courtship.
During breeding seasons, male Whidah birds take advantage of their special feature, growing elongated tail feathers that can be up to three times the length of their body. These magnificent feathers are ornately patterned and shaped, serving as a visual display to attract females for mating. The male will perform elaborate courtship flights, fluttering its feathers to create a mesmerizing display of color and movement.
Female Whidah birds, on the other hand, possess much more subdued plumage, often resembling other bird species to avoid attracting predators while nesting. They are responsible for raising the young on their own.
The unique breeding behavior and stunning appearance of the Whidah bird have captured the attention and admiration of ornithologists and bird enthusiasts alike. They are often subjects of scientific research due to their fascinating reproductive strategies and adaptations.
Common Misspellings for WHIDAH BIRD
- qhidah bird
- ahidah bird
- shidah bird
- ehidah bird
- 3hidah bird
- 2hidah bird
- wgidah bird
- wbidah bird
- wnidah bird
- wjidah bird
- wuidah bird
- wyidah bird
- whudah bird
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- whkdah bird
- whodah bird
- wh9dah bird
- wh8dah bird
- whisah bird
- whixah bird
Etymology of WHIDAH BIRD
The word "Whidah bird" comes from the West African bird known as the long-tailed widowbird (Euplectes progne), which is native to the region of Dahomey (modern-day Benin). The English name "Whidah bird" is derived from the name of the city of Ouidah (also spelled Whydah or Whidah), which was a major slave trading post during the Atlantic slave trade. Europeans in the 17th century encountered these birds in that region and hence named them "Whidah birds" or "Whydah birds" to associate them with the area. The name has persisted in English ever since.
Similar spelling words for WHIDAH BIRD
- broad-barred white,
- white-browed scrubwren,
- auto part,
- wade bird,
- broad-leaved wood,
- white-browed partridge,
- whole-wheat bread,
- white-browed blackbird,
- broad, wide,
- bright-eyed bushy-tailed,
- white parrot,
- pretty wit,
- bright idea,
- white-browed guan,
- wed party,
- brought aid,
- bright white,
- board out,
- wade barrett,
- edo period,
- width, breadth,
- odd parity,
- wheat bread,
- most white-bread,
- peered out,
- part out,
- brought out,
- parrot weed,
- odd bird,
- half-wit bread,
- more bright-eyed,
- bread wheat,
- coming-out party,
- drop-add period,
- setting-out board,
- white-browed tit,
- white beard,
- poured out,
- white bread,
- eat bird,
- prat add-on,
- bright eyed,
- white pride,
- Whydah bird,
- breed out,
- widow bird,
- oat bread,
- passing-out parade,
- white board,
- white beret,
- bird wed,
- cracked-wheat bread,
- wood board,
- more white-bread,
- most bright-eyed.
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