Bar-winged Weaver vs Asian Golden Weaver
Ploceus angolensis compared with Ploceus hypoxanthus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bar-winged Weaver | Asian Golden Weaver |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ploceus angolensis | Ploceus hypoxanthus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ploceidae | Ploceidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.0 cm (6.3 in) | 13.4 cm (5.3 in) |
| Weight | 26.6 g (0.94 oz) | 18.8 g (0.66 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bar-winged Weaver
Near Threatened
Asian Golden 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.
Asian Golden Weaver
The Asian Golden Weaver is a Near Threatened bird found in grasslands and wetland edges across Southeast Asia. Weighing about 18.8g with a wingspan of 13.4cm, the breeding male displays striking golden-yellow plumage. It builds woven nests and feeds on seeds and insects.