Pintailed Whydah

These are such a difficult birds to photograph as they are never still for more than a few seconds! The male in all his breeding splendour is a really cheeky bird, chasing other small birds and dominating feeding places. I have even seen the male dive bombing doves who give way smartly. They are usually in parties - with one male and several females.
I should have photoshopped the front twig out, but it's getting late.....