About the Red-billed Quelea
The red-billed quelea, also known as the red-billed weaver or red-billed dioch, is a small, seasonally nomadic, sparrow-like bird of the weaver family, Ploceidae, native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is approximately 12 cm (4.7 in) long and weighs 15 to 26 g.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Quelea quelea |
| Species Codes | rebque1, RBQU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-billed Quelea belong to?
The Red-billed Quelea (Quelea quelea) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-billed Quelea?
The red-billed quelea, also known as the red-billed weaver or red-billed dioch, is a small, seasonally nomadic, sparrow-like bird of the weaver family, Ploceidae, native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is approximately 12 cm (4.7 in) long and weighs 15 to 26 g....
Where can I report a Red-billed Quelea sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-billed Quelea on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rebque1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Weavers and Allies 123 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
Quick Stats
Spotted a Red-billed Quelea?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!