African Golden-Weaver
NameAfrican Golden-Weaver
Common NameAfrican Golden-Weaver
Scientific NamePloceus subaureus
FamilyPloceidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsBreeding males are entirely bright golden-yellow with a dark, almost black bill and reddish-brown eyes. Females and non-breeding males are duller, more olive-yellow above and paler yellow below, with a horn-colored bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of buzzing, chattering, and sibilant notes, often described as 'tsip-tsip-tsip' or 'chizz-chizz'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Eastern and Southern Africa, ranging from Kenya south through Tanzania, Mozambique, and Malawi to South Africa.
Identifying FeaturesBright golden-yellow plumage (breeding male), Dark bill (breeding male), Reddish-brown eyes, Intricate woven nests, Colonial nesting behavior
Description
The African Golden-Weaver is a small, vibrant yellow bird, particularly striking in its breeding plumage. It is known for its social nature and constructing intricate, woven nests, often in colonies near water.
