Bar-winged Weaver
Ploceus angolensis
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The Bar-winged Weaver is a small weaver of the family Ploceidae found in montane forest edges and secondary growth in Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Uganda. Weighing about 26.6g with a wingspan of 16cm, it has yellow plumage with distinctive dark wing-bars. It builds woven nests and forages in flocks for seeds and insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.0 cm | 6.3 in |
| Weight | 26.6 g | 0.94 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SP.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Ploceidae (Weavers) |
| Genus | Ploceus |
| Species | Ploceus angolensis |
Distribution
Bar-winged Weaver has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Ploceidae family