These birds were common in the Lake Magadi reed beds. Non-breeding males resemble females, but here the black tail and bases of the body feathers are visible, suggesting this is a male. This species prefers wetlands and has a patchy distribution throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. The genus Euplectes includes bishops and widowbirds. They are included in the Ploceidae (Weavers and Allies).
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