
Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah
The broad-tailed paradise whydah (Vidua obtusa) is a species of bird in the family Viduidae.
Species insights
Parks where hosts record the Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah recorded here
Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah recorded here
Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah recorded here
Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah recorded here
Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah recorded here
Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah recorded here
Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah recorded here
Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah recorded here
Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah recorded here
Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah recorded here
Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah recorded here
Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah recorded here
Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah recorded here
Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah recorded here
Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah recorded here
Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah recorded here
Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah recorded here
Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah recorded here
Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah recorded here
Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah recorded here
iSimangaliso wetlands, sand forest, and Sodwana reefs
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When and where to find the Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah
Hosts have recorded the Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah at stays in or beside Kruger National Park.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Vidua obtusa
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah at stays in or beside Kruger National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
What is the conservation status of the Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah?
The Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah (Vidua obtusa) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Broad-tailed Paradise Whydah?
The broad-tailed paradise whydah (Vidua obtusa) is a species of bird in the family Viduidae. It is found woodland and acacia savanna habitat in Sub-Saharan Africa from Angola to Uganda, Tanzania and Mozambique. A brood parasite, it has a wide range and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed it as being of least concern.
























