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Black-necked Weaver

Ploceus nigricollis

Least Concern
Envergadura
14,9 cm
Peso
29,133333333333336 g
Família
Ploceidae
Ordem
Passeriformes

Sobre

The Black-necked Weaver is a medium-sized weaver; males have a black head and neck, golden-yellow body, and brown wings, while females are more streaked. It inhabits dense forest edges, secondary growth, and tall vegetation near water in west-central Africa. Males build woven hanging nests in colonies, and the species feeds on seeds, insects, and berries.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 14,9 cm 5.9 in
Peso 29,133333333333336 g 1.03 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: PN.

Tamanho da postura

2-3

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

Black-necked Weaver has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Black-necked Weaver endangered?
The Black-necked Weaver has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-necked Weaver nest?
Nest type: PN.
How big is the Black-necked Weaver?
The Black-necked Weaver has a wingspan of 14.9 cm, weight of 29.133333333333336 g.
What order and family does the Black-necked Weaver belong to?
The Black-necked Weaver (Ploceus nigricollis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae.

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