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Ruvu Weaver

Ploceus holoxanthus

Ruvu Weaver (Ploceus holoxanthus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.

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Birds of Tanzania
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Weavers of Tanzania
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The Ruvu Weaver (Ploceus holoxanthus) is a member of the Ploceidae family found in Africa.

We’re still expanding this profile. Verified detail — diet, behaviour, identification and more — is added as our editors and reviewers complete it.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Ploceidae Weavers, Widowbirds
  4. Genus Ploceus
  5. Species holoxanthus

Where it lives

Eastern Tanzania

Quick facts

Family
Ploceidae
Order
Passeriformes

Biology & behaviour

The Ruvu Weaver (Ploceus holoxanthus) is a species of bird in the family Weavers, widowbirds (Ploceidae), part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its breeding range covers AF e Tanzania.

This profile is being expanded. We’re adding identification tips, calls, behaviour and conservation notes for the Ruvu Weaver — one of the world’s many fascinating songbirds & perching birds. Spotted one? You can log it to your life list and share your photos with the flock.

Conservation

Not Evaluated

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