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Bates's Weaver

Ploceus batesi

Endangered
Envergadura
14,5 cm
Peso
26,6 g
Família
Ploceidae
Ordem
Passeriformes

The Bates's Weaver (Ploceus batesi) is a bird species in the family Ploceidae (weavers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.5 cm and a weight of 26.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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Sobre

Bates's Weaver is a rare, critically endangered weaver bird restricted to a small area of lowland forest in southern Cameroon. Males have a black head and yellow underparts with dark streaking on the back. As an Endangered species, it is threatened by ongoing deforestation and habitat loss in its extremely limited range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 14,5 cm 5.7 in
Peso 26,6 g 0.94 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família Ploceidae (Weavers)
Genus Ploceus
Espécies Ploceus batesi

Distribution

Bates's Weaver has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Bates's Weaver endangered?
The Bates's Weaver has a conservation status of Endangered.
How big is the Bates's Weaver?
The Bates's Weaver has a wingspan of 14.5 cm, weight of 26.6 g.
What order and family does the Bates's Weaver belong to?
The Bates's Weaver (Ploceus batesi) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae.

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