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File:Male Purple Indigobird (Vidua purpurascens).jpg

Purple Indigobird

Purple Indigobird

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The Purple Indigobird is a brood-parasitic finch found in Central and Southern Africa. Breeding males exhibit an iridescent purplish-blue plumage and parasitize Jameson's Firefinch.
Where to spot
Distributed in savannas and woodlands of Central and Southern Africa, including Angola, Zambia, and South Africa. Often found near its Jameson's Firefinch host.
How to spot
Look for breeding males singing from perches. The purplish sheen on its plumage is distinctive. Listen for the mimicked calls of Jameson's Firefinch.
When to spot
Year-round. Breeding males are most active during the rainy season.
File:Male Purple Indigobird (Vidua purpurascens).jpg
File:Male Purple Indigobird (Vidua purpurascens).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The intensity of the purple iridescence can vary with lighting conditions, making it a beautiful sight when caught in full sun.
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