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Strange Weaver

Ploceus alienus

Least ConcernInvertebratesForestDomed nestSmall · 22 g
Strange Weaver (Ploceus alienus), photo 1
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Strange Weaver (Ploceus alienus), photo 2
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Strange Weaver (Ploceus alienus), photo 3
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Strange Weaver (Ploceus alienus), photo 4
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Strange Weaver (Ploceus alienus), photo 5
Photo: (c) Rafael Würtemberger, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC-BY

About the Strange Weaver

The strange weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in the Albertine Rift montane forests.

Text adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where the Strange Weaver lives

Regular range
Uganda Rwanda Congo - Kinshasa Burundi

When to see the Strange Weaver

Peak activity in July · a resident species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Orange Weaver (Ploceus aurantius) Orange WeaverPloceus aurantiusThe orange weaver can reach a length of about 12.5 centimetres (4.9 in), including the tail. Orange Weaver (Ploceus aurantius) Orange WeaverPloceus aurantiusThe orange weaver can reach a length of about 12.5 centimetres (4.9 in), including the tail. Maxwell's Black Weaver (Ploceus albinucha) Maxwell's Black WeaverPloceus albinuchaMaxwell's black weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.

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