The Pin-tailed Whydah (Vidua macroura) of South Africa’s Sahara Desert has been sighted in Singapore on and off since 2008. It is believed to be an escapee. There are a number of earlier posts of the male’s courtship dance – … Continued
Kumchun Chan’s video of the courtship dance by the male Pin-tailed Whydah (Vidua macroura) was recorded at Punggul Barat on 21st April 2015. The male is seen bouncing up and down in flight close by the female perching on a … Continued
“The courtship of the Pin-tailed Whydah (Vidua macroura) was first documented here in May 2013 LINK. “Two years later, in April/May 2015, many birders and photographers had congregated at the same location of Pulau Punggol Barat. This was after news … Continued
