Black-breasted Weaver vs Bertram's Weaver
Ploceus benghalensis compared with Ploceus bertrandi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-breasted Weaver | Bertram's Weaver |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ploceus benghalensis | Ploceus bertrandi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ploceidae | Ploceidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.8 cm (5.4 in) | 15.9 cm (6.3 in) |
| Weight | 20.0 g (0.71 oz) | 38.63333333333333 g (1.36 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Black-breasted Weaver
Bertram's Weaver
About These Birds
Black-breasted Weaver
The Black-breasted Weaver is a colonial nesting weaver bird of South Asian grasslands and reed beds, with breeding males showing a chestnut crown, dark brown breast patch, and streaked yellow and brown upperparts. It ranges across the Indian subcontinent from Pakistan east to Bangladesh, inhabiting tall grasslands, cultivation, and marshes. It feeds on seeds and insects, nesting in large colonies in reed beds or tall grass.
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.