Bar-winged Weaver
Ploceus angolensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ploceus-angolensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Bar-winged Weaver (Ploceus angolensis) is a bird species in the family Ploceidae (tejedores), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16 cm and a weight of 26.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Bar-winged Weaver is a small weaver of the family Ploceidae found in montane forest edges and secondary growth in Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Uganda. Weighing about 26.6g with a wingspan of 16cm, it has yellow plumage with distinctive dark wing-bars. It builds woven nests and forages in flocks for seeds and insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 16,0 cm | 6.3 in |
| Peso | 26,6 g | 0.94 oz |
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SP.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Ploceidae (Tejedores) |
| Genus | Ploceus |
| Especies | Ploceus angolensis |
Distribution
Bar-winged Weaver has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Ploceidae family