Red-headed Weaver

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Red-headed Weaver (<em>Anaplectes rubriceps</em>) is a species of Weavers, Widowbirds (<em>Ploceidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Red-headed Weaver (Anaplectes rubriceps) is a species of Weavers, Widowbirds (Ploceidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Anaplectes; binomial: Anaplectes rubriceps; authority: (Sundevall, 1850).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change species name to rubriceps; melanotis preoccupied in Ploceus, permanently unavailable (H&M corrigenda 3).

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