DUSKY INDIGOBIRD

Also known as Variable Indigobird (C) (H)
 or  Black Widowfinch (6)

(Vidua funerea)

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Roberts VI / VII 864 / 897
Clements 2000 194.0060
Howard & Moore 2
(CBOS 5)
163-3

 

 
A small bird (11-12 cm), distributed from South Africa to East Africa. It is a locally common resident of the eastern parts, parasitising the Blue-billed Firefinch. It inhabits grassy hills and is usually in small groups. It eats seeds.

 

List of Stamps showing Dusky Indigobird

 Country

SG

Michel

Year

Value

No stamps issued