Brown-capped Weaver
Ploceus insignis
The Brown-capped Weaver (Ploceus insignis) is a rare weaver found in 9 countries, weighing about 28 g. The brown-capped weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
About the Brown-capped Weaver
The brown-capped weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Tanzania.
When to see it
The Brown-capped Weaver can be seen all year round, with peak activity in July. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Brown-capped Weaver look like?
- The brown-capped weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
- How big is a Brown-capped Weaver?
- The Brown-capped Weaver is a small sized bird weighing about 28 g.
- Where can you see a Brown-capped Weaver?
- The Brown-capped Weaver occurs in 9 countries, including Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Nigeria and Cameroon.
- What birds look similar to a Brown-capped Weaver?
- The Brown-capped Weaver is most easily confused with the Northern Brown-throated Weaver, the Northern Brown-throated Weaver and the Olive-naped Weaver.
- Is the Brown-capped Weaver endangered?
- The Brown-capped Weaver is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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