Orange Weaver
Ploceus aurantius
The Orange Weaver (Ploceus aurantius) is a rare weaver found in 15 countries, weighing about 23 g. The orange weaver is a species of bird in the weaver family, Ploceidae.
About the Orange Weaver
The orange weaver is a species of bird in the weaver family, Ploceidae. It is sparsely distributed across African tropical rainforest.
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How to identify it
The orange weaver can reach a length of about 12.5 centimetres (4.9 in), including the tail. These birds exhibit sexual dimorphism, and plumage also varies seasonally. During breeding or "nuptial" season, the male has a black beak, a small patch of black skin in front and behind the eyes (making the eyes look oval in shape), and brown wings. The rest of the plumage is a brilliant red to orange in color. Bill is pale and slender, while eyes are reddish-brown or pale grey.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Sierra Leone, Togo.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify an Orange Weaver?
- The orange weaver can reach a length of about 12.5 centimetres (4.9 in), including the tail. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Orange Weaver?
- The Orange Weaver is a small sized bird weighing about 23 g.
- Where can you see an Orange Weaver?
- The Orange Weaver occurs in 15 countries, including Uganda, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon and Benin.
- What birds look similar to an Orange Weaver?
- The Orange Weaver is most easily confused with the Taveta Weaver, the Taveta Weaver and the Strange Weaver.
- Is the Orange Weaver endangered?
- The Orange Weaver is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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