Namibia- Non-Breeding Vidua (1 Viewer)

[Jacob12]

Location: Avis Dam, Khomas Region, Namibia
Date: 18 November 2022


Option 1: Village Indigobird
Supporting Features: Reddish Legs; Strong Facial Pattern

Concerns: Dark bill; A bit uncommon

Option 2: Shaft-Tailed Whydah
Supporting Features: Reddish Legs; juv has dark bill, but no facial pattern - could be a transitioning bird

Concerns: Less buffy color on breast; dark bill

 

[njlarsen]

When I look at these images the bill seems flesh-colored?
Niels

 

[THE_FERN]

Best guess is it's the whydah. Can't be sure, but photos suggest perhaps: we'd expect more darker markings on the face (cheek etc) for indigo bird; that species seems generally darker, richer in colour; its dark feathering of the mantle is stronger with indication of "tram lines".