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Bates's Weaver

Ploceus batesi

Endangered
Wingspan
14.5 cm
Weight
26.6 g
Family
Ploceidae
Order
Passeriformes

The Bates's Weaver (Ploceus batesi) is a bird species in the family Ploceidae (weavers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.5 cm and a weight of 26.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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Bates's Weaver is a rare, critically endangered weaver bird restricted to a small area of lowland forest in southern Cameroon. Males have a black head and yellow underparts with dark streaking on the back. As an Endangered species, it is threatened by ongoing deforestation and habitat loss in its extremely limited range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 14.5 cm 5.7 in
Weight 26.6 g 0.94 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Ploceidae (Weavers)
Genus Ploceus
Species Ploceus batesi

Distribution

Bates's Weaver has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bates's Weaver endangered?
The Bates's Weaver has a conservation status of Endangered.
How big is the Bates's Weaver?
The Bates's Weaver has a wingspan of 14.5 cm, weight of 26.6 g.
What order and family does the Bates's Weaver belong to?
The Bates's Weaver (Ploceus batesi) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae.

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