Bannerman's Weaver vs Asian Golden Weaver

Ploceus bannermani compared with Ploceus hypoxanthus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Bannerman's Weaver Asian Golden Weaver
Scientific Name Ploceus bannermani Ploceus hypoxanthus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Ploceidae Ploceidae
Conservation Status Vulnerable Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 15.0 cm (5.9 in) 13.4 cm (5.3 in)
Weight 31.0 g (1.09 oz) 18.8 g (0.66 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Bannerman's Weaver only

Asian Golden Weaver only

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Bannerman's Weaver

Near Threatened

Asian Golden 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.

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.

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