Zambezi Indigobird
Vidua codringtoni
The Zambezi Indigobird (Vidua codringtoni) is a legendary whydahs and indigobird found in 5 countries, weighing about 13 g. The Zambezi indigobird, also known as the twinspot indigobird or green indigobird, is a species of bird in the family Viduidae.
About the Zambezi Indigobird
The Zambezi indigobird, also known as the twinspot indigobird or green indigobird, is a species of bird in the family Viduidae. It is found in Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Congo - Kinshasa.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, December, with peak activity in February. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Zambezi Indigobird look like?
- The Zambezi indigobird, also known as the twinspot indigobird or green indigobird, is a species of bird in the family Viduidae.
- How big is a Zambezi Indigobird?
- The Zambezi Indigobird is a tiny sized bird weighing about 13 g.
- Where can you see a Zambezi Indigobird?
- The Zambezi Indigobird occurs in 5 countries, including Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique and Malawi.
- What birds look similar to a Zambezi Indigobird?
- The Zambezi Indigobird is most easily confused with the Cameroon Indigobird, the Togo Paradise Whydah and the Barka Indigobird.
- Is the Zambezi Indigobird endangered?
- The Zambezi Indigobird is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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