How big is a Golden-naped Weaver?

The Golden-naped Weaver is a small sized bird weighing about 27 g.

Where can you see a Golden-naped Weaver?

The Golden-naped Weaver is endemic to Uganda, which is the only country where it occurs.

What birds look similar to a Golden-naped Weaver?

The Golden-naped Weaver is most easily confused with the Yellow-capped Weaver, the Cinnamon Weaver and the Finn's Weaver.

Is the Golden-naped Weaver endangered?

The Golden-naped Weaver is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Golden-naped Weaver

Ploceus aureonucha

Weavers and Allies · Passeriformes · Legendary

The Golden-naped Weaver (Ploceus aureonucha) is a legendary weaver found only in Uganda, weighing about 27 g. The golden-naped weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.

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About the Golden-naped Weaver

The golden-naped weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is native to the Ituri Rainforest in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Where it lives

Uganda

When to see it

Best months: May, July, August, September, November, with peak activity in July. It is a summer visitor species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a Golden-naped Weaver look like?: The golden-naped weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
How big is a Golden-naped Weaver?: The Golden-naped Weaver is a small sized bird weighing about 27 g.
Where can you see a Golden-naped Weaver?: The Golden-naped Weaver is endemic to Uganda, which is the only country where it occurs.
What birds look similar to a Golden-naped Weaver?: The Golden-naped Weaver is most easily confused with the Yellow-capped Weaver, the Cinnamon Weaver and the Finn's Weaver.
Is the Golden-naped Weaver endangered?: The Golden-naped Weaver is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

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