About the Red-billed Quelea
The Red-billed Quelea (Quelea quelea) is a species of bird in the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 123 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code rebque1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Quelea quelea |
| Species Codes | rebque1, RBQU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-billed Quelea belong to?
The Red-billed Quelea (Quelea quelea) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-billed Quelea?
The Red-billed Quelea is a member of the Weavers and Allies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Red-billed Quelea sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-billed Quelea on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rebque1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Weavers and Allies 123 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
123
Species in Family
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