Black-necked Weaver vs African Golden Weaver

Ploceus nigricollis comparado com Ploceus subaureus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Black-necked Weaver African Golden Weaver
Nome científico Ploceus nigricollis Ploceus subaureus
Ordem Passeriformes Passeriformes
Família Ploceidae Ploceidae
Estado de conservação Least Concern Least Concern
Comprimento
Envergadura 14,9 cm (5.9 in) 15,2 cm (6.0 in)
Peso 29,133333333333336 g (1.03 oz) 30,580000000000002 g (1.08 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamanho da postura 2-3 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

Nenhum

Black-necked Weaver only

African Golden Weaver only

Estado de conservação

Least Concern

Black-necked Weaver

Least Concern

African Golden Weaver

About These Birds

Black-necked Weaver

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.

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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