About the Red-crowned Malimbe
The red-crowned malimbe is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae . It is found in across central Africa, in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. It is and mostly found in the forest canopy. Due to its large range, it is classified as least concern, though the population is thought to be declining.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Malimbus coronatus |
| Species Codes | recmal2, RCMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-crowned Malimbe belong to?
The Red-crowned Malimbe (Malimbus coronatus) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-crowned Malimbe?
The red-crowned malimbe is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae . It is found in across central Africa, in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. It is and mostly found in the forest canopy. Due to its large ran...
Where can I report a Red-crowned Malimbe sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-crowned Malimbe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code recmal2, or on iNaturalist.
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