About the Buff-shouldered Widowbird
The montane widowbird, also known as the mountain marsh widowbird is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae, which is native to the eastern Afrotropics.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Euplectes psammacromius |
| Species Codes | buswid1, BSWI, MOWI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Buff-shouldered Widowbird belong to?
The Buff-shouldered Widowbird (Euplectes psammacromius) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Buff-shouldered Widowbird?
The montane widowbird, also known as the mountain marsh widowbird is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae, which is native to the eastern Afrotropics....
Where can I report a Buff-shouldered Widowbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Buff-shouldered Widowbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code buswid1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
123
Species in Family
21
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