Black-billed Weaver vs African Golden Weaver
Ploceus melanogaster compared with Ploceus subaureus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-billed Weaver | African Golden Weaver |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ploceus melanogaster | Ploceus subaureus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ploceidae | Ploceidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.8 cm (5.4 in) | 15.2 cm (6.0 in) |
| Weight | 24.0 g (0.85 oz) | 30.580000000000002 g (1.08 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Black-billed Weaver only
African Golden Weaver only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-billed Weaver
Least Concern
African Golden 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.
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.