Quailfinch Indigobird
Quailfinch Indigobird
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The Quailfinch Indigobird is a brood-parasitic finch found in parts of West Africa. Breeding males are iridescent blue-black and mimic the song of their quailfinch hosts.
Where to spot
Endemic to a restricted range in Nigeria and possibly neighboring areas. Inhabits grasslands.
How to spot
Focus on areas where African Quailfinches are present. Look for a blue-black indigobird that mimics the quailfinch's song.
When to spot
Year-round, but can be challenging to find due to its host's secretive nature. Best during the breeding season.
Where to spot
Endemic to a restricted range in Nigeria and possibly neighboring areas. Inhabits grasslands.
How to spot
Focus on areas where African Quailfinches are present. Look for a blue-black indigobird that mimics the quailfinch's song.
When to spot
Year-round, but can be challenging to find due to its host's secretive nature. Best during the breeding season.
This indigobird specializes in parasitizing quailfinches, a unique host choice among indigobirds which usually parasitize firefinches.
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