About the Cardinal Quelea
The cardinal quelea is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Quelea cardinalis |
| Species Codes | carque1, CAQU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cardinal Quelea belong to?
The Cardinal Quelea (Quelea cardinalis) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Cardinal Quelea?
The cardinal quelea is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia....
Where can I report a Cardinal Quelea sighting?
You can log sightings of Cardinal Quelea on eBird (ebird.org) using species code carque1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
123
Species in Family
62
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