About the Steel-blue Whydah
The steel-blue whydah is a species of bird in the family Viduidae. It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is dry savanna.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Whydahs and Indigobirds (Viduidae) |
| Species | Vidua hypocherina |
| Species Codes | stbwhy1, SBWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Steel-blue Whydah belong to?
The Steel-blue Whydah (Vidua hypocherina) belongs to the Whydahs and Indigobirds family (Viduidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Steel-blue Whydah?
The steel-blue whydah is a species of bird in the family Viduidae. It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is dry savanna....
Where can I report a Steel-blue Whydah sighting?
You can log sightings of Steel-blue Whydah on eBird (ebird.org) using species code stbwhy1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
20
Species in Family
66
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