Black-chinned Weaver vs African Golden Weaver

Ploceus nigrimentus comparé à Ploceus subaureus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Black-chinned Weaver African Golden Weaver
Nom scientifique Ploceus nigrimentus Ploceus subaureus
Ordre Passeriformes Passeriformes
Famille Ploceidae Ploceidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 17,4 cm (6.9 in) 15,2 cm (6.0 in)
Poids 26,6 g (0.94 oz) 30,580000000000002 g (1.08 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée -- 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Aucun(e)

Black-chinned Weaver only

Aucun(e)

African Golden Weaver only

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Black-chinned Weaver

Least Concern

African Golden Weaver

About These Birds

Black-chinned Weaver

The Black-chinned Weaver is a forest weaver bird of Central African lowland rainforests, with the male displaying a yellow head and underparts with a distinctive black chin patch and streaked brown back. It inhabits the canopy and edges of primary and tall secondary forests in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It feeds on seeds and insects, building pendant woven nests.

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.

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