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Black-breasted Weaver

Ploceus benghalensis

Least Concern
Wingspan
13.8 cm
Weight
20.0 g
Family
Ploceidae
Order
Passeriformes
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About

The Black-breasted Weaver is a colonial nesting weaver bird of South Asian grasslands and reed beds, with breeding males showing a chestnut crown, dark brown breast patch, and streaked yellow and brown upperparts. It ranges across the Indian subcontinent from Pakistan east to Bangladesh, inhabiting tall grasslands, cultivation, and marshes. It feeds on seeds and insects, nesting in large colonies in reed beds or tall grass.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 13.8 cm 5.4 in
Weight 20.0 g 0.71 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: PN. Incubation: 13-15 days. Fledging: 15 days.

Clutch Size

2-5

Taxonomy

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

Distribution

Black-breasted Weaver has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Black-breasted Weaver endangered?
The Black-breasted Weaver has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-breasted Weaver nest?
Nest type: PN. Incubation: 13-15 days. Fledging: 15 days.
How big is the Black-breasted Weaver?
The Black-breasted Weaver has a wingspan of 13.8 cm, weight of 20.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-breasted Weaver belong to?
The Black-breasted Weaver (Ploceus benghalensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae.

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