Golden-backed Weaver
Ploceus jacksoni
The Golden-backed Weaver (Ploceus jacksoni) is a rare weaver found in 6 countries, weighing about 23 g. The Golden-Backed Weaver, also known as Jackson's weaver, is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
About the Golden-backed Weaver
The Golden-Backed Weaver, also known as Jackson's weaver, is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. This family of birds are called weavers, because they commonly weave their nests from grasses, stems, and other plant materials. Their nests are hung off of trees, or other tall places. More specifically, the Golden-backed Weavers nests are woven to look like tear-drops. These birds have bright coloring, but are often confused with other birds, and are found in various parts of Africa and Asia.
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How to identify it
Male Golden-backed Weaver body's are bright yellow, while their heads are black, their stomachs are orange-brown, and they have a hint of dark green on their wing feather. The male Golden-Backed Weavers have a similar appearance to the Weyns's Weaver but the Golden-Backed Weavers have a completely yellow back, and the Weyns's Weaver has a black back. The female Golden-backed Weavers are not as colorful, as they are completely covered in dull yellow feathers, and have a bit of green on their wings similar to the males.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Golden-backed Weaver can be seen all year round, with peak activity in February. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Golden-backed Weaver?
- Male Golden-backed Weaver body's are bright yellow, while their heads are black, their stomachs are orange-brown, and they have a hint of dark green on their wing feather. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Golden-backed Weaver?
- The Golden-backed Weaver is a small sized bird weighing about 23 g.
- Where can you see a Golden-backed Weaver?
- The Golden-backed Weaver occurs in 6 countries, including Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.
- What birds look similar to a Golden-backed Weaver?
- The Golden-backed Weaver is most easily confused with the Rüppell's Weaver, the Rüppell's Weaver and the Slender-billed Weaver.
- Is the Golden-backed Weaver endangered?
- The Golden-backed Weaver is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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