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    (c) janaohrner, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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    (c) markus lilje, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)

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    (c) Subramanian Sevgan, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Red-cowled Widowbird

Euplectes laticauda

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About

The red-cowled widowbird (Euplectes laticauda) is a species of bird in the weaver family Ploceidae. Red-cowled widowbirds are found in grasslands and bush clearings in East Africa. They are known for their long tails and brilliant red badges, both which act as sexual ornaments. They are often associated with other widowbird and bishop species. They are polygynous, where males acquisition of territory is an important determinant in their access to mates. Red-cowled widowbirds have a wide...

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