Red-crowned malimbe
Species of bird
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The red-crowned malimbe (Malimbus coronatus) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae (members of which are called weavers). 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.[2] Due to its large range, it is classified as least concern, though the population is thought to be declining.[3]
| Red-crowned malimbe | |
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| A male red-crowned malimbe | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Ploceidae |
| Genus: | Malimbus |
| Species: | M. coronatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Malimbus coronatus Sharpe, 1906 | |
Adult females of the species are all-black, while males have red on the crown.[2]
