About the Red-vented Malimbe
The red-vented malimbe is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Benin, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Togo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical swamps.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Malimbus scutatus |
| Species Codes | revmal1, RVMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-vented Malimbe belong to?
The Red-vented Malimbe (Malimbus scutatus) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-vented Malimbe?
The red-vented malimbe is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Benin, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Togo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical swamps....
Where can I report a Red-vented Malimbe sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-vented Malimbe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code revmal1, or on iNaturalist.
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