Bar-winged Weaver vs Weyns's Weaver
Ploceus angolensis compared with Ploceus weynsi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bar-winged Weaver | Weyns's Weaver |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ploceus angolensis | Ploceus weynsi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ploceidae | Ploceidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.0 cm (6.3 in) | 15.6 cm (6.1 in) |
| Weight | 26.6 g (0.94 oz) | 29.174999999999997 g (1.03 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bar-winged Weaver
Least Concern
Weyns's 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.