Weyns's Weaver

Ploceus weynsi

Least Concern · IUCN Red List

LCLeast ConcernInvertebratesForestDomed nestSmall · 29 g

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Weyns's Weaver differs from males to females in a number of physical characteristics. On average, males (24-36g) are heavier than females (23-34g). Made up of black, olive-green, yellow, and brown, males are much darker in appearance than females, who are much more yellow. Males have a black head and back, with a yellow and orange belly. Younger birds are mostly yellow with hints of black, closely resembling females. Voice: Weyns's Weaver emit a high-pitched sizzling sound. Their songs are filled with many chirps and longer squeaking sounds. They are relatively quiet, unless they are joined by others.

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When to see the Weyns's Weaver

One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 10 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is July, the month with the most records.

Where to see the Weyns's Weaver

Regular range

The map shades 3 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.

About the Weyns's Weaver

Wayne's weaver is a bird species of the Ploceidae family.

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