About Indigobirds, Whydahs

Overview

The Indigobirds, Whydahs are a family of birds (Latin: Viduidae) within the order Perching Birds (Passerines). Worldwide the family includes about 2 genera and 20 species. Its members are primarily distributed across Africa. Notable genera include Vidua, Anomalospiza. Passeriformes, the perching birds or songbirds, are by far the largest bird order, with 144 families and about 6,758 species, roughly half of all living birds.

Classification

Family: Viduidae (Indigobirds, Whydahs); Order: Perching Birds (Passerines); about 2 genera and 20 species.

Distribution

Primarily across Africa.