Points

20

per confirmed sighting

BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Ploceidae

Marsh Widowbird.

M

Euplectes hartlaubi

Category

birds

Family

Ploceidae

Size

Body mass: approximately 35.5 g (EltonTraits).

Points

20 pts

Log a sighting

A closer look

Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding marsh widowbird in its natural range.

Overview

How to identify it

Habitat

EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: canopy foraging 70%, mid-level vegetation 30%.

Diet

EltonTraits diet profile: seeds 40%; invertebrates 30%; fruit 30%.

Behaviour

When to look

Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.

Where to see it

Zambia flagZambiaAngola flagAngola

Safety and etiquette

Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.

Verification and sources

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