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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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