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UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Ploceidae

Red-cowled Widowbird

Euplectes laticauda

Red-cowled Widowbird · BirdGacha

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
19.02 gEstimated traits
Diet
OmnivorousEstimated traits
Migration
ResidentEstimated traits

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 104

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 104).

DEF 70

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 70).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: Sudan & Eritrea and Ethiopia to Central Kenya and Northern Tanzania Habitat: Grassland & Savanna
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Euplectes laticauda laticauda

    se Sudan, Eritrea and Ethiopia

  • Euplectes laticauda suahelicus

    c Kenya to n Tanzania

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Euplectes laticauda

Which family does it belong to?

Weavers, Widowbirds (Ploceidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Sudan & Eritrea and Ethiopia to Central Kenya and Northern Tanzania

Sources & credits

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