Taveta Weaver
Ploceus castaneiceps
The Taveta Weaver (Ploceus castaneiceps) is a rare weaver found in 4 countries, weighing about 19 g. The Taveta weaver, also known as the Taveta golden weaver, is a species of bird in the weaver family, Ploceidae.
About the Taveta Weaver
The Taveta weaver, also known as the Taveta golden weaver, is a species of bird in the weaver family, Ploceidae. It is found on the African savannah in Kenya and Tanzania. The name of the bird refers to the region of Taveta in southeastern Kenya near the border with Tanzania where it occurs, as well as how these birds weave intricate nests.
Text adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
How to identify it
The male Taveta weaver is a vibrant golden yellow color; this color is duller on its back. The wings and tail are a greener color, whereas brown spots are located on the chest. The back of the head is red, and the bill, or beak, is black. The female is an olive color with paler streaks. In general, the Taveta weaver is a small bird, around the size of the finch and closely related to the sparrow. Voice: Even though they are considered songbirds, the sounds that the bird makes are not pleasing to past human observers. Weavers often make a unique—often described as "weird"—noise to communicate.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United States.
When to see it
The Taveta 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 Taveta Weaver?
- The male Taveta weaver is a vibrant golden yellow color; this color is duller on its back. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Taveta Weaver?
- The Taveta Weaver is a small sized bird weighing about 19 g.
- Where can you see a Taveta Weaver?
- The Taveta Weaver occurs in 4 countries, including Tanzania, Kenya and the United Arab Emirates.
- What birds look similar to a Taveta Weaver?
- The Taveta Weaver is most easily confused with the Orange Weaver, the Orange Weaver and the Golden Palm Weaver.
- Is the Taveta Weaver endangered?
- The Taveta Weaver is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Learn the Taveta Weaver for real
BeakBrain drills you on photos and calls until you can greet this bird by name in the field. Free to play, on any device.
Play BeakBrainEvery photo and recording on this page is credited to its author under the licence shown. Spotted a problem with this page, or have a better photo? Contribute.