Bertram's Weaver vs African Golden Weaver
Ploceus bertrandi compared with Ploceus subaureus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bertram's Weaver | African Golden Weaver |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ploceus bertrandi | Ploceus subaureus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ploceidae | Ploceidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.9 cm (6.3 in) | 15.2 cm (6.0 in) |
| Weight | 38.63333333333333 g (1.36 oz) | 30.580000000000002 g (1.08 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bertram's Weaver
Least Concern
African Golden 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.
African Golden Weaver
The African Golden Weaver weighs about 31g and inhabits coastal East Africa. Males are vivid yellow with orange-washed heads and weave intricate hanging nests over water during breeding season.