White-winged Widowbird
- Scientific name
- Euplectes albonotatus
- Family
- Ploceidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Wing shape
- Pointed
- Tail shape
- Long
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Why it matters
The white-winged widowbird is notable for the dramatic seasonal transformation of the males, who develop glossy black plumage and striking white shoulder patches to attract mates. During flight, their long, flowing tails and pointed wings create a distinct silhouette that has made them a subject of interest in studies regarding sexual selection and avian signaling.
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