Black-breasted Weaver vs African Golden Weaver
Ploceus benghalensis comparé à Ploceus subaureus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Black-breasted Weaver | African Golden Weaver |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Ploceus benghalensis | Ploceus subaureus |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Famille | Ploceidae | Ploceidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 13,8 cm (5.4 in) | 15,2 cm (6.0 in) |
| Poids | 20,0 g (0.71 oz) | 30,580000000000002 g (1.08 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-5 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Black-breasted Weaver only
African Golden Weaver only
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Black-breasted Weaver
Least Concern
African Golden Weaver
About These Birds
Black-breasted Weaver
The Black-breasted Weaver is a colonial nesting weaver bird of South Asian grasslands and reed beds, with breeding males showing a chestnut crown, dark brown breast patch, and streaked yellow and brown upperparts. It ranges across the Indian subcontinent from Pakistan east to Bangladesh, inhabiting tall grasslands, cultivation, and marshes. It feeds on seeds and insects, nesting in large colonies in reed beds or tall grass.
African Golden Weaver
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.