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Long-tailed Widowbird

Euplectes progne

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, and United Kingdom.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コクホウジャク
Chinese 長尾寡婦鳥
Spanish Obispo Colilargo
French Euplecte à longue queue
German Hahnschweifweber
Portuguese viúva-rabilonga
Russian Длиннохвостый бархатный ткач

Similar Species in Euplectes

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Black Bishop
Euplectes gierowii
Least Concern
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Black-winged Bishop
Euplectes hordeaceus
Least Concern
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Buff-shouldered Widowbird
Euplectes psammacromius
Least Concern
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Fan-tailed Widowbird
Euplectes axillaris
Least Concern
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Fire-fronted Bishop
Euplectes diadematus
Least Concern
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Golden-backed Bishop
Euplectes aureus
Least Concern
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Jackson's Widowbird
Euplectes jacksoni
Near Threatened
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Marsh Widowbird
Euplectes hartlaubi
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Long-tailed Widowbird?
The scientific name of Long-tailed Widowbird is Euplectes progne. It belongs to the genus Euplectes.
What is the conservation status of Long-tailed Widowbird?
Long-tailed Widowbird (Euplectes progne) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Long-tailed Widowbird live?
Long-tailed Widowbird is found in Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, and United Kingdom.. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom.
What family does Long-tailed Widowbird belong to?
Long-tailed Widowbird (Euplectes progne) belongs to the genus Euplectes, which is part of the taxonomic family Ploceidae.
Is Long-tailed Widowbird endangered?
No, Long-tailed Widowbird (Euplectes progne) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Long-tailed Widowbird belong to?
Long-tailed Widowbird (Euplectes progne) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Long-tailed Widowbird?
The closest relatives of Long-tailed Widowbird in the genus Euplectes include Black Bishop, Black-winged Bishop, Buff-shouldered Widowbird, Fan-tailed Widowbird, Fire-fronted Bishop.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Euplectes — 17 Species

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Black Bishop
Euplectes gierowii
LC 🐾
Black-winged Bishop
Euplectes hordeaceus
LC 🐾
Buff-shouldered Widowbird
Euplectes psammacromius
LC 🐾
Fan-tailed Widowbird
Euplectes axillaris
LC 🐾
Fire-fronted Bishop
Euplectes diadematus
LC 🐾
Golden-backed Bishop
Euplectes aureus
LC 🐾
Jackson's Widowbird
Euplectes jacksoni
NT
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Long-tailed Widowbird
Euplectes progne
LC
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Marsh Widowbird
Euplectes hartlaubi
LC 🐾
Northern Red Bishop
Euplectes franciscanus
LC 🐾
Red-collared Widowbird
Euplectes ardens
LC 🐾
Southern Red Bishop
Euplectes orix
LC 🐾
White-winged Widowbird
Euplectes albonotatus
NE 🐾
Yellow Bishop
Euplectes capensis
LC 🐾
Yellow-crowned Bishop
Euplectes afer
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Yellow-mantled Widowbird
Euplectes macroura
LC 🐾
Zanzibar Red Bishop
Euplectes nigroventris
LC
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