Asian Golden Weaver vs Black-billed Weaver
Ploceus hypoxanthus compared with Ploceus melanogaster
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Asian Golden Weaver | Black-billed Weaver |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ploceus hypoxanthus | Ploceus melanogaster |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ploceidae | Ploceidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.4 cm (5.3 in) | 13.8 cm (5.4 in) |
| Weight | 18.8 g (0.66 oz) | 24.0 g (0.85 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Asian Golden Weaver only
Black-billed Weaver only
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Asian Golden Weaver
Least Concern
Black-billed Weaver
About These Birds
Asian Golden Weaver
The Asian Golden Weaver is a Near Threatened bird found in grasslands and wetland edges across Southeast Asia. Weighing about 18.8g with a wingspan of 13.4cm, the breeding male displays striking golden-yellow plumage. It builds woven nests and feeds on seeds and insects.
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.