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Red-billed Quelea

Quelea quelea

Least Concern

About

Red-billed Quelea (Quelea quelea) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Cameroon, Gambia), Asia (United Arab Emirates), and Europe (7 countries).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇲 Cameroon 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇲 Gambia 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇪🇸 Spain 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (Songbirds)

Species

Quelea quelea (Red-billed Quelea)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コウヨウチョウ

Chinese 紅嘴奎利亞雀

Spanish Quelea Común

French Travailleur à bec rouge

German Blutschnabelweber

Portuguese bico-carmim

Russian Красноклювый ткач

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red-billed Quelea?

The scientific name of Red-billed Quelea is Quelea quelea. It belongs to the genus Quelea.

What is the conservation status of Red-billed Quelea?

Red-billed Quelea (Quelea quelea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Red-billed Quelea live?

Red-billed Quelea is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Cameroon, Gambia), Asia (United Arab Emirates), and Europe (7 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Cameroon, France, Gambia, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.

What family does Red-billed Quelea belong to?

Red-billed Quelea (Quelea quelea) belongs to the genus Quelea, which is part of the taxonomic family Ploceidae.

Is Red-billed Quelea endangered?

No, Red-billed Quelea (Quelea quelea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Red-billed Quelea belong to?

Red-billed Quelea (Quelea quelea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Red-billed Quelea?

The closest relatives of Red-billed Quelea in the genus Quelea include Cardinal Quelea, Red-headed Quelea.