Bates's Weaver vs Bertram's Weaver
Ploceus batesi compared with Ploceus bertrandi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bates's Weaver | Bertram's Weaver |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ploceus batesi | Ploceus bertrandi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ploceidae | Ploceidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.5 cm (5.7 in) | 15.9 cm (6.3 in) |
| Weight | 26.6 g (0.94 oz) | 38.63333333333333 g (1.36 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Bates's Weaver
Least Concern
Bertram's Weaver
About These Birds
Bates's Weaver
Bates's Weaver is a rare, critically endangered weaver bird restricted to a small area of lowland forest in southern Cameroon. Males have a black head and yellow underparts with dark streaking on the back. As an Endangered species, it is threatened by ongoing deforestation and habitat loss in its extremely limited range.
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.