Red-collared Widowbird
Euplectes ardens
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The red-collared widowbird (Euplectes ardens) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. Red-collared widowbirds are found in grasslands and bush clearings in western and southern Africa. They are known for their long tails and brilliant red badges, both of which act as sexual ornaments. They are often associated with other widowbird and bishop species.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Senegal and Sierra Leone eastward to southern South Sudan and western Uganda, southward to central Angola, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, and eastern South Africa.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Red-collared widowbird
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
