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Africa
Short-billed Weaver
Quelea philippinus
About this species
A characteristic species of the Ploceidae family, the Short-billed Weaver occupies forest regions throughout Africa. Its IUCN status is currently Near Threatened.
The Short-billed Weaver is part of the order Passeriformes and the Ploceidae family. Its preferred habitat is forest, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Near Threatened, 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.