Jambandu Indigobird (Vidua raricola)
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Jambandu Indigobird

Vidua raricola Payne, 1982

12 gWeight

The jambandu indigobird (Vidua raricola) is a species of bird in the family Viduidae.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The jambandu indigobird (Vidua raricola) is a species of bird in the family Viduidae. It is also known as the goldbreast indigobird.

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Questions

How big is the Jambandu Indigobird?

The Jambandu Indigobird weighs around 12 g.

Where does the Jambandu Indigobird live?

Its breeding range: Africa: Guinea to Sudan, South Sudan and northeastern DR Congo.

Is the Jambandu Indigobird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Jambandu Indigobird as Least Concern.

What does the Jambandu Indigobird eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Jambandu Indigobird in?

It belongs to the family Indigobirds, Whydahs (Viduidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
12 g
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
63 mm
Tail
39 mm
Bill
9 mm
Tarsus
14 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: Guinea to Sudan, South Sudan and northeastern DR Congo

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Indigobirds, Whydahs Viduidae
Genus
Vidua

Other birds in the genus Vidua

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Jambandu Indigobird

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