Red-cowled Widowbird
Red-cowled Widowbird (<em>Euplectes laticauda</em>) is a species of Weavers, Widowbirds (<em>Ploceidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Red-cowled Widowbird (Euplectes laticauda) is a species of Weavers, Widowbirds (Ploceidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Euplectes; binomial: Euplectes laticauda; authority: (Lichtenstein, MHC, 1823).
Distribution
Breeding range: Africa.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Red-cowled Widowbird Euplectes laticauda (including suahelicus) is split from Red-collared Widowbird E. ardens based on substantial differences in plumage and tail length of males in breeding plumage (del Hoyo & Collar 2016; HBW/BirdLife). Phylogenetic analysis also demonstrates relatively deep genetic divergence (de Silva et al. 2019).
