Black-chinned Weaver vs Weyns's Weaver
Ploceus nigrimentus compared with Ploceus weynsi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-chinned Weaver | Weyns's Weaver |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ploceus nigrimentus | Ploceus weynsi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ploceidae | Ploceidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.4 cm (6.9 in) | 15.6 cm (6.1 in) |
| Weight | 26.6 g (0.94 oz) | 29.174999999999997 g (1.03 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-chinned Weaver
Least Concern
Weyns's Weaver
About These Birds
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.