Kilombero Weaver
Ploceus burnieri
Kilombero Weaver (Ploceus burnieri) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
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The Kilombero Weaver (Ploceus burnieri) is a member of the Ploceidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 18 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 burnieri
Quick facts
- Weight
- 18 g
- Diet
- Seed-eaters
- Family
- Ploceidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Kilombero 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 Kilombero Weaver is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Kilombero Weaver (Ploceus burnieri) belongs to the Ploceidae family of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF w Tanzania.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 18 g, with a wing length of about 7 cm and a tail of around 4.3 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 1,465 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Kilombero Weaver?
The Kilombero Weaver is a small bird that weighs around 18 g.
Where does the Kilombero Weaver live?
The Kilombero Weaver is found across Africa with a range covering AF w Tanzania, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Kilombero Weaver belong to?
The Kilombero Weaver (Ploceus burnieri) belongs to the Ploceidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Kilombero Weaver eat?
The Kilombero Weaver is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Does the Kilombero Weaver migrate?
The Kilombero Weaver is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Kilombero 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.
How large is the Kilombero Weaver's range?
The Kilombero Weaver has a mapped global range of about 1,465 km².
Conservation
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