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Bannerman's Weaver
Ploceus bannermani
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Vulnerable
Envergure
15,0 cm
Poids
31,0 g
Famille
Ploceidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
À propos
The Bannerman's Weaver is a Vulnerable weaver of the family Ploceidae found in montane forest and forest edges in Cameroon. Weighing about 31g with a wingspan of 15cm, it builds elaborate woven nests and feeds on seeds and insects. Its restricted highland range in Cameroon makes it sensitive to habitat loss.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 15,0 cm | 5.9 in |
| Poids | 31,0 g | 1.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PN.
Taille de la couvée
2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Ploceidae (Weavers) |
| Genus | Ploceus |
| Espèces | Ploceus bannermani |
Distribution
Bannerman's Weaver has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Bannerman's Weaver endangered?
The Bannerman's Weaver has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Bannerman's Weaver nest?
Nest type: PN.
How big is the Bannerman's Weaver?
The Bannerman's Weaver has a wingspan of 15.0 cm, weight of 31.0 g.
What order and family does the Bannerman's Weaver belong to?
The Bannerman's Weaver (Ploceus bannermani) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae.
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