This bird turns its breeding season into a spectacular display of black feathers and crimson.
The Red-collared Widowbird is a striking African grassland bird, famous for the male’s dramatic black plumage and bright red collar. During the breeding season, males grow extraordinarily long tail feathers and perform elaborate displays to attract females, fluttering and flying over the grass while showing off their impressive appearance.
A spectacular performer of the African grasslands, proving that sometimes winning a mate means putting on nature’s most dramatic show.
Red-collared Widowbird 👇
