About the Marsh Widowbird
The marsh widowbird or Hartlaub's widowbird is a bird in the family Ploceidae. The species was first described by José Vicente Barbosa du Bocage in 1878.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Euplectes hartlaubi |
| Species Codes | marwid1, MAWI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Marsh Widowbird belong to?
The Marsh Widowbird (Euplectes hartlaubi) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Marsh Widowbird?
The marsh widowbird or Hartlaub's widowbird is a bird in the family Ploceidae. The species was first described by José Vicente Barbosa du Bocage in 1878....
Where can I report a Marsh Widowbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Marsh Widowbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code marwid1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
123
Species in Family
41
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