Black-billed Weaver
Ploceus melanogaster
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The Black-billed Weaver is a forest-dwelling weaver bird of West and Central African lowland rainforests, with males displaying a yellow head and underparts contrasting with black wings and a dark bill. It inhabits the interior of humid forests from Nigeria east to Uganda and south to the Democratic Republic of Congo. It feeds on insects and seeds, and nests in woven pendant nests.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.8 cm | 5.4 in |
| Weight | 24.0 g | 0.85 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PN.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Ploceidae (Weavers) |
| Genus | Ploceus |
| Species | Ploceus melanogaster |
Distribution
Black-billed Weaver has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Ploceidae family