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Yellow-mantled Widowbird

Euplectes macroura

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium

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 macroura (Yellow-mantled Widowbird)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キガタホウオウ
Chinese 黃肩寡婦鳥
Spanish Obispo Dorsiamarillo
French Euplecte à dos d'or
German Gelbschulterweber
Portuguese viúva-de-manto-amarelo
Russian Желтоплечий 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
View all species in Euplectes →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow-mantled Widowbird?
The scientific name of Yellow-mantled Widowbird is Euplectes macroura. It belongs to the genus Euplectes.
What is the conservation status of Yellow-mantled Widowbird?
Yellow-mantled Widowbird (Euplectes macroura) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Yellow-mantled Widowbird live?
Yellow-mantled Widowbird is found in Distributed across Belgium and Norway.. Countries include Belgium, Norway.
What family does Yellow-mantled Widowbird belong to?
Yellow-mantled Widowbird (Euplectes macroura) belongs to the genus Euplectes, which is part of the taxonomic family Ploceidae.
Is Yellow-mantled Widowbird endangered?
No, Yellow-mantled Widowbird (Euplectes macroura) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Yellow-mantled Widowbird belong to?
Yellow-mantled Widowbird (Euplectes macroura) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Yellow-mantled Widowbird?
The closest relatives of Yellow-mantled 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
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Yellow-mantled Widowbird
Euplectes macroura
LC
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Zanzibar Red Bishop
Euplectes nigroventris
LC 🐾
Fan-tailed Widowbird
Euplectes axillaris
LC 🐾
Fire-fronted Bishop
Euplectes diadematus
LC
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