African Golden Weaver
Ploceus subaureus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
15,2 cm
Peso
30,580000000000002 g
Familia
Ploceidae
Orden
Passeriformes
Acerca de
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 15,2 cm | 6.0 in |
| Peso | 30,580000000000002 g | 1.08 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SP. Fledging: 19-22 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Ploceidae (Tejedores) |
| Genus | Ploceus |
| Especies | Ploceus subaureus |
Distribution
African Golden Weaver has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the African Golden Weaver endangered?
The African Golden Weaver has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Golden Weaver nest?
Nest type: SP. Fledging: 19-22 days.
How big is the African Golden Weaver?
The African Golden Weaver has a wingspan of 15.2 cm, weight of 30.580000000000002 g.
What order and family does the African Golden Weaver belong to?
The African Golden Weaver (Ploceus subaureus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae.
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