1,189 observationsLeast Concern
Fan-tailed Widowbird
Euplectes axillaris
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Passeriformes βΊFamily: Ploceidae βΊGenus: Euplectes
About
The fan-tailed widowbird (Euplectes axillaris), also known as the red-shouldered widowbird, is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae, which is native to grassy and swampy areas of the tropical and subtropical Afrotropics.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Fan-tailed Widowbird is Euplectes axillaris.
- The Fan-tailed Widowbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Fan-tailed Widowbird belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Fan-tailed Widowbird belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Fan-tailed Widowbird belongs to the class Aves.
- Fan-tailed Widowbird belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Fan-tailed Widowbird belongs to the family Ploceidae.
- Fan-tailed Widowbird belongs to the genus Euplectes.