Bertram's Weaver vs Black-chinned Weaver
Ploceus bertrandi compared with Ploceus nigrimentus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bertram's Weaver | Black-chinned Weaver |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ploceus bertrandi | Ploceus nigrimentus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ploceidae | Ploceidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.9 cm (6.3 in) | 17.4 cm (6.9 in) |
| Weight | 38.63333333333333 g (1.36 oz) | 26.6 g (0.94 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bertram's Weaver
Least Concern
Black-chinned 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-chinned Weaver
The Black-chinned Weaver is a forest weaver bird of Central African lowland rainforests, with the male displaying a yellow head and underparts with a distinctive black chin patch and streaked brown back. It inhabits the canopy and edges of primary and tall secondary forests in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It feeds on seeds and insects, building pendant woven nests.