This is one of the most remarkable birds in East Africa - the Paradise-Whydah. During the breeding season the male develops long, sable-like tail feathers. When the mating season is over, it loses them again. I tried to photograph this species several times, but the bird was always too far away. When we approached this one with the car it remained perched long enough for me to take a series of pictures before it left. The flight was rather shaky, the tail feathers seem to be there more for appearance than for flying ability...