Bertram's Weaver vs Black-capped Social-Weaver
Ploceus bertrandi compared with Pseudonigrita cabanisi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bertram's Weaver | Black-capped Social-Weaver |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ploceus bertrandi | Pseudonigrita cabanisi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ploceidae | Ploceidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.9 cm (6.3 in) | 13.2 cm (5.2 in) |
| Weight | 38.63333333333333 g (1.36 oz) | 20.75 g (0.73 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bertram's Weaver
Least Concern
Black-capped Social-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-capped Social-Weaver
The Black-capped Social-Weaver is a small, colonial sparrow-like bird of East African dry thorn scrub and acacia savanna, with a distinctive black cap contrasting with pale brown plumage. It ranges in arid areas of Kenya, Tanzania, and southern Ethiopia, building large communal stick nests in trees that may be occupied year-round. It feeds on grass seeds and small insects.