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whidah

whidah

9.9
A small African songbird with males that have very long tail feathers
  • noun
  • South African
translation icon : whidah
  • The male whidah displays its long, flowing tail feathers during the breeding season.

Examples

  • We spotted a flock of whidahs near the riverbank in Ghana.

  • I saw a beautiful whidah in the garden.

  • Many bird enthusiasts are fascinated by the striking appearance of the whidah.

  • Look at that whidah perched on the branch!

  • The male whidah impresses onlookers with its dazzling long tail feathers.

  • When we traveled to Africa, we were thrilled to see a vibrant whidah in its natural habitat.

  • Many bird watchers gather each year to observe the colorful whidah during migration.

Synonyms

whydah
vswhidah
  • South African
9.9

A small African bird with mostly black feathers and long male tail feathers in breeding season

is the same species concept but differs in common spelling form
Vidua
vswhidah
  • Specialized
9.9

A small African songbird whose males grow long tail feathers during the breeding season

is a single species rather than a whole genus
weaverbird
vswhidah
  • Indian
8.8

A small African or Asian bird that builds woven nests in groups

is about a small African songbird noted for long male tail feathers

How Long-Tailed

lyrebird
  • Australian
1 8.6
magpie
3 3.5
whidah
  • South African
9.9
sparrow
38 1.0
finch
39 1.6

Surface Forms

whidah singular
whidahs plural

Etymology

Whidah comes from the name of the West African port Ouidah, often written 'Whydah', where sailors first saw the bird. So the small songbird was named for that place, and the name now helps us remember the male with very long tail feathers.