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Southern Masked Weaver
Ploceus velatus
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Least Concern
Envergure
15,4 cm
Poids
30,85 g
Famille
Ploceidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 15,4 cm | 6.1 in |
| Poids | 30,85 g | 1.09 oz |
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PN. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 16 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Ploceidae (Weavers) |
| Genus | Ploceus |
| Espèces | Ploceus velatus |
Distribution
Southern Masked Weaver has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Southern Masked Weaver endangered?
The Southern Masked Weaver has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Southern Masked Weaver nest?
Nest type: PN. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 16 days.
How big is the Southern Masked Weaver?
The Southern Masked Weaver has a wingspan of 15.4 cm, weight of 30.85 g.
What order and family does the Southern Masked Weaver belong to?
The Southern Masked Weaver (Ploceus velatus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Ploceidae family
Bertram's Weaver
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Least Concern
Weyns's Weaver
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Least Concern
Yellow-legged Weaver
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Vulnerable
Tanzanian Masked Weaver
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Least Concern
Black-billed Weaver
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Least Concern
Principe Golden Weaver
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Least Concern
Northern Brown-throated Weaver
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Least Concern
Fire-fronted Bishop
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Least Concern