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Fan-tailed Widowbird

Euplectes axillaris

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and United Kingdom.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Passeriformes (นกเกาะคอน)
Family
Ploceidae
Genus
Euplectes
Species
Euplectes axillaris (Fan-tailed Widowbird)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アカガタホウオウ
Chinese 扇尾寡婦鳥
Spanish Obispo de Abanico
French Euplecte à épaules orangées
German Stummelweber
Portuguese viúva-de-espáduas-vermelhas
Russian Красноплечий бархатный ткач

Similar Species in Euplectes

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Buff-shouldered Widowbird
Euplectes psammacromius
Least Concern
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Black-winged Bishop
Euplectes hordeaceus
Least Concern
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Northern Red Bishop
Euplectes franciscanus
Least Concern
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Southern Red Bishop
Euplectes orix
Least Concern
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Yellow-crowned Bishop
Euplectes afer
Least Concern
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Jackson's Widowbird
Euplectes jacksoni
Near Threatened
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Long-tailed Widowbird
Euplectes progne
Least Concern
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Marsh Widowbird
Euplectes hartlaubi
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Euplectes — 17 Species

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