Bar-winged Weaver vs African Golden Weaver
Ploceus angolensis compared with Ploceus subaureus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bar-winged Weaver | African Golden Weaver |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ploceus angolensis | Ploceus subaureus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ploceidae | Ploceidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.0 cm (6.3 in) | 15.2 cm (6.0 in) |
| Weight | 26.6 g (0.94 oz) | 30.580000000000002 g (1.08 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bar-winged Weaver
Least Concern
African 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.
African Golden Weaver
The African Golden Weaver weighs about 31g and inhabits coastal East Africa. Males are vivid yellow with orange-washed heads and weave intricate hanging nests over water during breeding season.