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Sakalava Weaver
Ploceus sakalava
Sakalava Weaver (Ploceus sakalava) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Sakalava Weaver (Ploceus sakalava) is a member of the Ploceidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 23.8 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 sakalava
Quick facts
- Weight
- 23.8 g
- Diet
- Seed-eaters
- Family
- Ploceidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Sakalava Weaver is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open woodland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Sakalava Weaver is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Sakalava Weaver (Ploceus sakalava) belongs to the Ploceidae family of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF nw, w, s Madagascar.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 23.8 g, with a wing length of about 7.8 cm and a tail of around 5 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 269,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Sakalava Weaver?
The Sakalava Weaver is a small bird that weighs around 23.8 g.
Where does the Sakalava Weaver live?
The Sakalava Weaver is found across Africa with a range covering AF nw, w, s Madagascar, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Sakalava Weaver belong to?
The Sakalava Weaver (Ploceus sakalava) belongs to the Ploceidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Sakalava Weaver eat?
The Sakalava Weaver is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Does the Sakalava Weaver migrate?
The Sakalava Weaver is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Sakalava 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.
What sound does the Sakalava Weaver make?
1 real field recording of the Sakalava 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 Sakalava Weaver's range?
The Sakalava Weaver has a mapped global range of about 269,000 km².
Conservation
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