Fire-fronted Bishop vs Black-necked Weaver

Euplectes diadematus compared with Ploceus nigricollis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Fire-fronted Bishop Black-necked Weaver
Scientific Name Euplectes diadematus Ploceus nigricollis
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Ploceidae Ploceidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 11.8 cm (4.6 in) 14.9 cm (5.9 in)
Weight 14.0 g (0.49 oz) 29.133333333333336 g (1.03 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-5 2-3
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Fire-fronted Bishop only

Black-necked Weaver only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Fire-fronted Bishop

Least Concern

Black-necked Weaver

About These Birds

Black-necked Weaver

The Black-necked Weaver is a medium-sized weaver; males have a black head and neck, golden-yellow body, and brown wings, while females are more streaked. It inhabits dense forest edges, secondary growth, and tall vegetation near water in west-central Africa. Males build woven hanging nests in colonies, and the species feeds on seeds, insects, and berries.

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