A male Long-tailed Widowbird in full breeding plumage. Outside of the breeding season the males look similar to the females - light brown with a short tail. This image was taken at a provincial nature reserve in South Africa.

Stock photo: A male Long-tailed Widowbird in full breeding plumage. Outside of the breeding season the males look similar to the females - light brown with a short tail. This image was taken at a provincial nature reserve in South Africa. was taken by henryvanlelyveld .