Lufira Masked Weaver
Ploceus ruweti
Lufira Masked Weaver (Ploceus ruweti) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Lufira Masked Weaver (Ploceus ruweti) is a member of the Ploceidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 17 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Ploceidae Weavers, Widowbirds
- Genus Ploceus
- Species ruweti
Quick facts
- Weight
- 17 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Ploceidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Lufira Masked Weaver is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of wetlands, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Lufira Masked Weaver is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Lufira Masked Weaver (Ploceus ruweti) is a member of the Ploceidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF DR Congo.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 17 g, with a wing length of about 6.9 cm and a tail of around 4.8 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 5,190 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Lufira Masked Weaver?
The Lufira Masked Weaver is a small bird that weighs around 17 g.
Where does the Lufira Masked Weaver live?
The Lufira Masked Weaver is found across Africa with a range covering AF DR Congo, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Lufira Masked Weaver belong to?
The Lufira Masked Weaver (Ploceus ruweti) belongs to the Ploceidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Lufira Masked Weaver eat?
The Lufira Masked Weaver is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Lufira Masked Weaver migrate?
The Lufira Masked Weaver is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Lufira Masked Weaver endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
How large is the Lufira Masked Weaver's range?
The Lufira Masked Weaver has a mapped global range of about 5,190 km².
Conservation
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