African Golden Weaver
Ploceus subaureus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ploceus-subaureus"></birdfyi-bird>The African Golden Weaver (Ploceus subaureus) is a bird species in the family Ploceidae (weber), within the order Passeriformes (sperlingsvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.2 cm and a weight of 30.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 15,2 cm | 6.0 in |
| Gewicht | 30,580000000000002 g | 1.08 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: SP. Fledging: 19-22 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel) |
| Familie | Ploceidae (Weber) |
| Genus | Ploceus |
| Arten | Ploceus subaureus |
Distribution
African Golden Weaver has been recorded in 4 countries.
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