Malawi Philately: Paradise Whydah (Vidua paradisaea)

The long-tailed paradise whydah or eastern paradise whydah (Vidua paradisaea) is from the family Viduidae of the order Passeriformes. They are small passerines with short, stubby bills found across Sub-Saharan Africa.

The paradise whydahs are found in grassland, savanna and open woodland where they live in bushed grassland around cultivation.

Stamps & Postal Products

1970 Decimal Overprints – 20t Paradise Whydah

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