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Loango Weaver
Ploceus subpersonatus
Loango Weaver (Ploceus subpersonatus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Loango Weaver (Ploceus subpersonatus) is a member of the Ploceidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 22.5 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Ploceidae Weavers, Widowbirds
- Genus Ploceus
- Species subpersonatus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 22.5 g
- Diet
- Seed-eaters
- Family
- Ploceidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Loango Weaver is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Behaviour
A bird of wetlands, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Loango Weaver is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Loango Weaver (Ploceus subpersonatus) is a member of the Ploceidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF coastal Gabon, PR Congo and DR Congo.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 22.5 g, with a wing length of about 6.7 cm and a tail of around 5.6 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 23,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Loango Weaver?
The Loango Weaver is a small bird that weighs around 22.5 g.
Where does the Loango Weaver live?
The Loango Weaver is found across Africa with a range covering AF coastal Gabon, PR Congo and DR Congo, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Loango Weaver belong to?
The Loango Weaver (Ploceus subpersonatus) belongs to the Ploceidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Loango Weaver eat?
The Loango Weaver is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Does the Loango Weaver migrate?
The Loango Weaver is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Loango Weaver endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Loango Weaver make?
1 real field recording of the Loango Weaver — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Loango Weaver's range?
The Loango Weaver has a mapped global range of about 23,000 km².
Conservation
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