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Purpurwitwe

Vidua purpurascens

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel)
Family
Viduidae
Genus
Vidua
Species
Vidua purpurascens (Purpurwitwe)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese スミレシコンチョウ
Chinese 暗紫維達雀
Spanish Viuda Purpúrea
French Combassou violacé
German Purpurwitwe
Portuguese viúva-púrpura
Russian Пурпурная вдовушка

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Dominikanerwitwe
Vidua macroura
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Glanzwitwe
Vidua hypocherina
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Grünschwanzwitwe
Vidua nigeriae
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Jambanduwitwe
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purpurwitwe?
The scientific name of Purpurwitwe is Vidua purpurascens. It belongs to the genus Vidua.
What is the conservation status of Purpurwitwe?
Purpurwitwe (Vidua purpurascens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Purpurwitwe live?
Purpurwitwe is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Purpurwitwe belong to?
Purpurwitwe (Vidua purpurascens) belongs to the genus Vidua, which is part of the taxonomic family Viduidae.
Is Purpurwitwe endangered?
No, Purpurwitwe (Vidua purpurascens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Purpurwitwe belong to?
Purpurwitwe (Vidua purpurascens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Purpurwitwe?
The closest relatives of Purpurwitwe in the genus Vidua include Barkawitwe, Breitschwanzwitwe, Dominikanerwitwe, Glanzwitwe, Grünschwanzwitwe.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Vidua — 19 Species

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Barkawitwe
Vidua larvaticola
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Breitschwanzwitwe
Vidua obtusa
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Dominikanerwitwe
Vidua macroura
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Glanzwitwe
Vidua hypocherina
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Grünschwanzwitwe
Vidua nigeriae
LC 🐾
Jambanduwitwe
Vidua raricola
LC 🐾
Jos-Plateau-Witwe
Vidua maryae
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Kamerunwitwe
Vidua camerunensis
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Königswitwe
Vidua regia
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Langschwanzwitwe
Vidua interjecta
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Mohrenwitwe
Vidua funerea
LC
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Purpurwitwe
Vidua purpurascens
LC
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Rotfußwitwe
Vidua chalybeata
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Sambesiwitwe
Vidua codringtoni
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Schmalschwanzwitwe
Vidua paradisaea
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Senegalwitwe
Vidua orientalis
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Strohwitwe
Vidua fischeri
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Togowitwe
Vidua togoensis
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Wilsonwitwe
Vidua wilsoni
LC
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