Yellow-legged Weaver vs Black-billed Weaver
Ploceus flavipes compared with Ploceus melanogaster
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-legged Weaver | Black-billed Weaver |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ploceus flavipes | Ploceus melanogaster |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ploceidae | Ploceidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.4 cm (6.1 in) | 13.8 cm (5.4 in) |
| Weight | 46.3 g (1.63 oz) | 24.0 g (0.85 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Yellow-legged Weaver
Least Concern
Black-billed Weaver
About These Birds
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.