About the Red-headed Weaver
The red-headed weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is placed in the monotypic genus Anaplectes and is found throughout the Afrotropics.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Anaplectes rubriceps |
| Species Codes | rehwea1, RRHW, RHWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-headed Weaver belong to?
The Red-headed Weaver (Anaplectes rubriceps) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-headed Weaver?
The red-headed weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is placed in the monotypic genus Anaplectes and is found throughout the Afrotropics....
Where can I report a Red-headed Weaver sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-headed Weaver on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rehwea1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
123
Species in Family
1,448
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