Thick-billed Weaver
Amblyospiza albifrons
The Thick-billed Weaver (Amblyospiza albifrons) is a uncommon weaver found in 24 countries, weighing about 42 g. The thick-billed weaver, or grosbeak weaver, is a distinctive and bold species of weaver bird that is native to the Afrotropics.
About the Thick-billed Weaver
The thick-billed weaver, or grosbeak weaver, is a distinctive and bold species of weaver bird that is native to the Afrotropics. It belongs to the monotypic genus Amblyospiza and subfamily Amblyospizinae.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Thick-billed Weaver can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Thick-billed Weaver look like?
- The thick-billed weaver, or grosbeak weaver, is a distinctive and bold species of weaver bird that is native to the Afrotropics.
- How big is a Thick-billed Weaver?
- The Thick-billed Weaver is a small sized bird weighing about 42 g.
- Where can you see a Thick-billed Weaver?
- The Thick-billed Weaver occurs in 24 countries, including South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.
- What birds look similar to a Thick-billed Weaver?
- The Thick-billed Weaver is most easily confused with the Long-tailed Widowbird, the Spectacled Weaver and the Spectacled Weaver.
- Is the Thick-billed Weaver endangered?
- The Thick-billed Weaver is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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