887 observationsLeast Concern
Red-collared Widowbird
Euplectes ardens
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Passeriformes βΊFamily: Ploceidae βΊGenus: Euplectes
About
The red-collared widowbird (Euplectes ardens) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. Red-collared widowbirds are found in grasslands and bush clearings in Eastern and Southern Africa. They are known for their long tails and brilliant red badges, both which act as sexual ornaments. They are often associated with other widowbird and bishop species. They are polygynous, where males acquisition of territory is an important determinant in their access to mates. Red-collared widowbirds have a...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Red-collared Widowbird is Euplectes ardens.
- The Red-collared Widowbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Red-collared Widowbird belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Red-collared Widowbird belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Red-collared Widowbird belongs to the class Aves.
- Red-collared Widowbird belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Red-collared Widowbird belongs to the family Ploceidae.
- Red-collared Widowbird belongs to the genus Euplectes.