Black-headed Weaver
Ploceus melanocephalus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ploceus-melanocephalus"></birdfyi-bird>À propos
The Black-headed Weaver is a medium-sized weaver; breeding males have a bright yellow body and wings contrasting with a solid black head. It inhabits reed beds, riverine vegetation, and moist grasslands in a broad band across sub-Saharan Africa. It feeds on seeds and insects, and colonial breeding males construct intricate woven nests suspended over water to attract females.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 14,4 cm | 5.7 in |
| Poids | 25,224999999999998 g | 0.89 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SP.
Taille de la couvée
2-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Ploceidae (Weavers) |
| Genus | Ploceus |
| Espèces | Ploceus melanocephalus |
Distribution
Black-headed Weaver has been recorded in 9 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Ploceidae family