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Paradise Whydah - Subadult
Fanie Jordaan

Paradise Whydah - Subadult (Vidua paradisaea)

I had to look twice in identifying this specimen as it only vaguely resembles the adult specimen with it's glorious tail.

This image was captured between Brits and Thabazimbi in the North West Province of South Africa.
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Habitat
Acacia savanna and dry open woodland
Location
North West Province of South Africa
Date taken
2008-12-19
Scientific name
Vidua paradisaea
Equipment used
Nikon photographic equipment
madamcoolpix
Wow, quite amazing-looking chap in that "painted" outfit, very different to the adult indeed but still beautiful... a nice hint of the splendid fellow to come! ;) A gorgeous picture, fanie, loads for thanks for sharing!!! :clap: :clap:
 
delia todd
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What a great picture, of this youngster. I've added it to the Opus article.

Thanks Fanie.
 

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