Fan-tailed Widowbird
Euplectes axillaris
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Ploceidae
Fan-tailed Widowbird.
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Euplectes axillaris
Category
birds
Family
Ploceidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 25.1 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding fan-tailed widowbird in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 70%, understorey foraging 30%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: seeds 80%; invertebrates 20%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zambia
Mozambique
Malawi
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.