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Jackson's Widowbird

Euplectes jacksoni

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and United Kingdom. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Aves (kuş)
Order
Passeriformes (Ötücü kuşlar)
Family
Ploceidae
Genus
Euplectes
Species
Euplectes jacksoni (Jackson's Widowbird)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オドリホウオウ
Chinese 傑克遜氏寡婦鳥
Spanish Obispo de Jackson
French Euplecte de Jackson
German Leierschwanzweber
Portuguese bispo-rabo-de-galo
Russian Лирохвостый 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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Long-tailed Widowbird
Euplectes progne
Least Concern
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Marsh Widowbird
Euplectes hartlaubi
Least Concern
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White-winged Widowbird
Euplectes albonotatus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Jackson's Widowbird?
The scientific name of Jackson's Widowbird is Euplectes jacksoni. It belongs to the genus Euplectes.
What is the conservation status of Jackson's Widowbird?
Jackson's Widowbird (Euplectes jacksoni) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Jackson's Widowbird live?
Jackson's Widowbird is found in Distributed across Norway and United Kingdom. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway, United Kingdom.
What family does Jackson's Widowbird belong to?
Jackson's Widowbird (Euplectes jacksoni) belongs to the genus Euplectes, which is part of the taxonomic family Ploceidae.
What kingdom does Jackson's Widowbird belong to?
Jackson's Widowbird (Euplectes jacksoni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Jackson's Widowbird?
The closest relatives of Jackson's 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
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Jackson's Widowbird
Euplectes jacksoni
NT
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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 🐾
Fan-tailed Widowbird
Euplectes axillaris
LC 🐾
Fire-fronted Bishop
Euplectes diadematus
LC
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