About the Fan-tailed Widowbird
The fan-tailed widowbird, also known as the red-shouldered widowbird, is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae, which is native to grassy and swampy areas of the tropical and subtropical Afrotropics.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Euplectes axillaris |
| Species Codes | fatwid1, FTWI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Fan-tailed Widowbird belong to?
The Fan-tailed Widowbird (Euplectes axillaris) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Fan-tailed Widowbird?
The fan-tailed widowbird, also known as the red-shouldered widowbird, is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae, which is native to grassy and swampy areas of the tropical and subtropical Afrotropics....
Where can I report a Fan-tailed Widowbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Fan-tailed Widowbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fatwid1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
123
Species in Family
1,226
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