Naming
The red-cowled widowbird was formerly considered as conspecific with the red-collared widowbird. The species were split based on the substantial difference in plumage and the tail lengths of males when in breeding plumage.Two subspecies are recognised:
⤷ "E. l. laticauda" – southeast Sudan, Eritrea and Ethiopia
⤷ "E. l. suahelicus" – central Kenya to north Tanzania
Reproduction
They are often associated with other widowbird and bishop species. They are polygynous, where males acquisition of territory is an important determinant in their access to mates. Red-cowed widowbirds have a wide range and there is little concern in terms of conservation status.References:
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