About the White-winged Widowbird
The white-winged widowbird is a species of passerine bird in the family Ploceidae native to Africa south of the Sahara. It is highly sexually dimorphic in its breeding season, during which the male's yellow plumage turns dark and he gains more white feathers, contrasting with the female's predominantly pale coloration. Three subspecies are recognised.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Euplectes albonotatus |
| Species Codes | whwwid1, WWWI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-winged Widowbird belong to?
The White-winged Widowbird (Euplectes albonotatus) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-winged Widowbird?
The white-winged widowbird is a species of passerine bird in the family Ploceidae native to Africa south of the Sahara. It is highly sexually dimorphic in its breeding season, during which the male's yellow plumage turns dark and he gains more white feathers, contrasting with the female's predominan...
Where can I report a White-winged Widowbird sighting?
You can log sightings of White-winged Widowbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whwwid1, or on iNaturalist.
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