Fire-fronted Bishop vs Bar-winged Weaver
Euplectes diadematus compared with Ploceus angolensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Fire-fronted Bishop | Bar-winged Weaver |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euplectes diadematus | Ploceus angolensis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ploceidae | Ploceidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.8 cm (4.6 in) | 16.0 cm (6.3 in) |
| Weight | 14.0 g (0.49 oz) | 26.6 g (0.94 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Fire-fronted Bishop
Least Concern
Bar-winged Weaver
About These Birds
Bar-winged Weaver
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.