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Leierschwanzweber

Euplectes jacksoni

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Norway and United Kingdom. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel)
Family
Ploceidae
Genus
Euplectes
Species
Euplectes jacksoni (Leierschwanzweber)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オドリホウオウ
Chinese 傑克遜氏寡婦鳥
Spanish Obispo de Jackson
French Euplecte de Jackson
German Leierschwanzweber
Portuguese bispo-rabo-de-galo
Russian Лирохвостый бархатный ткач

Similar Species in Euplectes

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Bischofsweber
Euplectes gierowii
Least Concern
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Brandweber
Euplectes nigroventris
Least Concern
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Diademweber
Euplectes diadematus
Least Concern
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Feuerweber
Euplectes franciscanus
Least Concern
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Flammenweber
Euplectes hordeaceus
Least Concern
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Gelbschulterweber
Euplectes macroura
Least Concern
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Goldrückenweber
Euplectes aureus
Least Concern
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Hahnschweifweber
Euplectes progne
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Leierschwanzweber?
The scientific name of Leierschwanzweber is Euplectes jacksoni. It belongs to the genus Euplectes.
What is the conservation status of Leierschwanzweber?
Leierschwanzweber (Euplectes jacksoni) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Leierschwanzweber live?
Leierschwanzweber is found in Distributed across Norway and United Kingdom. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway, United Kingdom.
What family does Leierschwanzweber belong to?
Leierschwanzweber (Euplectes jacksoni) belongs to the genus Euplectes, which is part of the taxonomic family Ploceidae.
What kingdom does Leierschwanzweber belong to?
Leierschwanzweber (Euplectes jacksoni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Leierschwanzweber?
The closest relatives of Leierschwanzweber in the genus Euplectes include Bischofsweber, Brandweber, Diademweber, Feuerweber, Flammenweber.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Euplectes — 17 Species

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Bischofsweber
Euplectes gierowii
LC 🐾
Brandweber
Euplectes nigroventris
LC 🐾
Diademweber
Euplectes diadematus
LC 🐾
Feuerweber
Euplectes franciscanus
LC 🐾
Flammenweber
Euplectes hordeaceus
LC 🐾
Gelbschulterweber
Euplectes macroura
LC 🐾
Goldrückenweber
Euplectes aureus
LC 🐾
Hahnschweifweber
Euplectes progne
LC 🐾
Hartlaubweber
Euplectes hartlaubi
LC
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Leierschwanzweber
Euplectes jacksoni
NT
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Oryxweber
Euplectes orix
LC 🐾
Reichenowweber
Euplectes psammacromius
LC 🐾
Samtweber
Euplectes capensis
LC 🐾
Schildweber
Euplectes ardens
LC 🐾
Spiegelweber
Euplectes albonotatus
NE 🐾
Stummelweber
Euplectes axillaris
LC 🐾
Tahaweber
Euplectes afer
LC
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