Asian Golden Weaver vs Black-chinned Weaver
Ploceus hypoxanthus compared with Ploceus nigrimentus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Asian Golden Weaver | Black-chinned Weaver |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ploceus hypoxanthus | Ploceus nigrimentus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ploceidae | Ploceidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.4 cm (5.3 in) | 17.4 cm (6.9 in) |
| Weight | 18.8 g (0.66 oz) | 26.6 g (0.94 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Asian Golden Weaver
Least Concern
Black-chinned 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-chinned Weaver
The Black-chinned Weaver is a forest weaver bird of Central African lowland rainforests, with the male displaying a yellow head and underparts with a distinctive black chin patch and streaked brown back. It inhabits the canopy and edges of primary and tall secondary forests in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It feeds on seeds and insects, building pendant woven nests.