Red-collared Widowbird
Euplectes ardens
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<birdfyi-bird slug="euplectes-ardens"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-collared Widowbird (Euplectes ardens) is a bird species in the family Ploceidae (tejedores), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.2 cm and a weight of 18.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Acerca de
Viuda de nuca roja, 30-35 cm (con cola). Macho negro con parche rojo en nuca y cola muy larga en cría; fuera de época pardo. Pastizales de África meridional. Preocupación menor.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 14,2 cm | 5.6 in |
| Peso | 18,925 g | 0.67 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 14-17 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Ploceidae (Tejedores) |
| Genus | Euplectes |
| Especies | Euplectes ardens |
Distribution
Red-collared Widowbird has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Red-collared Widowbird endangered?
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Ploceidae family