noun
- plural of whidah; small African songbirds of the family Viduidae, males of which have long tail feathers during breeding season
Usage: ornithology
Examples
- The whidahs are known for their elaborate courtship displays.
- Male whidahs grow spectacular tail plumes during mating season.
- Several species of whidahs can be found across sub-Saharan Africa.
- The pin-tailed whidah is one of the most recognizable species.
- Whidahs are brood parasites that lay their eggs in other birds’ nests.
- Birdwatchers traveled to Kenya hoping to spot various whidahs.