Black-billed Weaver vs Baya Weaver
Ploceus melanogaster compared with Ploceus philippinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-billed Weaver | Baya Weaver |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ploceus melanogaster | Ploceus philippinus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ploceidae | Ploceidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.8 cm (5.4 in) | 14.0 cm (5.5 in) |
| Weight | 24.0 g (0.85 oz) | 25.0 g (0.88 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Black-billed Weaver
Baya 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.
Baya Weaver
The Baya Weaver is a widespread and well-known weaver bird found across South and Southeast Asia, inhabiting grasslands, scrub, and cultivated areas. Males in breeding plumage are bright yellow above with a streaked brown back, building elaborate, retort-shaped woven nests that hang from trees or tall grass. They are highly gregarious, nesting in large colonies and feeding on grass seeds and grains.