whydah bird

Whidah bird \Whid"ah bird`\, (Zool.)
   Any one of several species of finchlike birds belonging to
   the genus {Vidua}, native of Asia and Africa. In the breeding
   season the male has very long, drooping tail feathers. Called
   also {vida finch}, {whidah finch}, {whydah bird}, {whydah
   finch}, {widow bird}, and {widow finch}.
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   Note: Some of the species are often kept as cage birds,
         especially {Vidua paradisea}, which is dark brownish
         above, pale buff beneath, with a reddish collar around
         the neck.
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Whydah bird \Whyd"ah bird`\, or Whydah finch \Whyd"ah finch`\
   (Zool.)
   The whidah bird.
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