Red-collared Widowbird
Euplectes ardens
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Ploceidae
Red-collared Widowbird.
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Euplectes ardens
Category
birds
Family
Ploceidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 19 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding red-collared widowbird in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: understorey foraging 40%, ground foraging 40%, mid-level vegetation 20%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: seeds 40%; nectar 20%; invertebrates 20%; fruit 20%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
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.