Bannerman's Weaver vs Bertram's Weaver
Ploceus bannermani compared with Ploceus bertrandi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bannerman's Weaver | Bertram's Weaver |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ploceus bannermani | Ploceus bertrandi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ploceidae | Ploceidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.0 cm (5.9 in) | 15.9 cm (6.3 in) |
| Weight | 31.0 g (1.09 oz) | 38.63333333333333 g (1.36 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Bannerman's Weaver
Least Concern
Bertram's Weaver
About These Birds
Bannerman's Weaver
The Bannerman's Weaver is a Vulnerable weaver of the family Ploceidae found in montane forest and forest edges in Cameroon. Weighing about 31g with a wingspan of 15cm, it builds elaborate woven nests and feeds on seeds and insects. Its restricted highland range in Cameroon makes it sensitive to habitat loss.
Bertram's Weaver
Bertram's Weaver is a weaver bird found in montane forests and woodland edges of the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania and adjacent Malawi. It has yellow and black breeding plumage typical of many weavers and builds woven nests. It feeds on seeds and insects in forest edges and clearings.