RQ
Africa
Red-billed Quelea
Quelea quelea
About this species
Bird-watchers in Africa often spot the Red-billed Quelea in savanna settings. This Ploceidae species is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN.
The Red-billed Quelea is part of the order Passeriformes and the Ploceidae family. Its preferred habitat is savanna, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Least Concern, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Africa.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Ploceidae family and Passeriformes order.