Black-chinned Weaver
Ploceus nigrimentus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ploceus-nigrimentus"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-chinned Weaver (Ploceus nigrimentus) is a bird species in the family Ploceidae (weavers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.4 cm and a weight of 26.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Black-chinned Weaver is a forest weaver bird of Central African lowland rainforests, with the male displaying a yellow head and underparts with a distinctive black chin patch and streaked brown back. It inhabits the canopy and edges of primary and tall secondary forests in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It feeds on seeds and insects, building pendant woven nests.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 17,4 cm | 6.9 in |
| الوزن | 26,6 g | 0.94 oz |
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التعشيش
Nest type: SP.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| الفصيلة | Ploceidae (Weavers) |
| Genus | Ploceus |
| الأنواع | Ploceus nigrimentus |
Distribution
Black-chinned Weaver has been recorded in 1 countries.
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