Barka Indigobird
Barka Indigobird
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The Baka Indigobird is a brood-parasitic finch found in parts of West and Central Africa. Breeding males are iridescent blue-black and mimic the song of the Black-faced Firefinch.
Where to spot
Found in dry savannas and grasslands of West and Central Africa. Often found near its Black-faced Firefinch host.
How to spot
Look for breeding males singing from perches in open habitats. Identification often relies on confirming its specific host firefinch by observing their interactions or listening for mimicked calls.
When to spot
Year-round. Breeding males are most active during the rainy season.
Where to spot
Found in dry savannas and grasslands of West and Central Africa. Often found near its Black-faced Firefinch host.
How to spot
Look for breeding males singing from perches in open habitats. Identification often relies on confirming its specific host firefinch by observing their interactions or listening for mimicked calls.
When to spot
Year-round. Breeding males are most active during the rainy season.
This species is one of several cryptic indigobird species that look very similar but are differentiated by their specific host species and song mimicry.
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