Bertram's Weaver vs Black-billed Weaver
Ploceus bertrandi compared with Ploceus melanogaster
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bertram's Weaver | Black-billed Weaver |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ploceus bertrandi | Ploceus melanogaster |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ploceidae | Ploceidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.9 cm (6.3 in) | 13.8 cm (5.4 in) |
| Weight | 38.63333333333333 g (1.36 oz) | 24.0 g (0.85 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bertram's Weaver
Least Concern
Black-billed Weaver
About These Birds
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.
Black-billed Weaver
The Black-billed Weaver is a forest-dwelling weaver bird of West and Central African lowland rainforests, with males displaying a yellow head and underparts contrasting with black wings and a dark bill. It inhabits the interior of humid forests from Nigeria east to Uganda and south to the Democratic Republic of Congo. It feeds on insects and seeds, and nests in woven pendant nests.