Near ThreatenedLegendaryEndemicInvertebratesForestDomed nestMedium · 63 g
About the Giant Weaver
The giant weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is endemic to São Tomé Island. It can climb trees and branches, rather like a treecreeper or sittella. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in June · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Bertram's WeaverPloceus bertrandiBertram's weaver, sometimes called Bertrand's weaver, is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
Bertram's WeaverPloceus bertrandiBertram's weaver, sometimes called Bertrand's weaver, is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
Principe WeaverPloceus princepsThe Príncipe weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
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