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Bannerman’s Weaver
Ploceus bannermani
Bannerman's Weaver (Ploceus bannermani) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Bannerman’s Weaver (Ploceus bannermani) is a member of the Ploceidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 30.8 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 bannermani
Quick facts
- Weight
- 30.8 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Ploceidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Bannerman’s Weaver is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Bannerman’s Weaver is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Bannerman’s Weaver (Ploceus bannermani) belongs to the Ploceidae family of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF Nigeria, Cameroon.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 30.8 g, with a wing length of about 7.5 cm and a tail of around 5.5 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.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 11,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Bannerman’s Weaver?
The Bannerman’s Weaver is a small bird that weighs around 30.8 g.
Where does the Bannerman’s Weaver live?
The Bannerman’s Weaver is found across Africa with a range covering AF Nigeria, Cameroon, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Bannerman’s Weaver belong to?
The Bannerman’s Weaver (Ploceus bannermani) belongs to the Ploceidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Bannerman’s Weaver eat?
The Bannerman’s Weaver is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Bannerman’s Weaver migrate?
The Bannerman’s Weaver is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Bannerman’s 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 Bannerman’s Weaver make?
1 real field recording of the Bannerman’s 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 Bannerman’s Weaver's range?
The Bannerman’s Weaver has a mapped global range of about 11,000 km².
Conservation
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