Bertram's Weaver
NameBertram's Weaver
Common NameBertram's Weaver
Scientific NamePloceus bertrandi
FamilyPloceidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a black mask covering the lores, cheeks, and chin, bordered by a bright yellow crown and nape. The upperparts are olive-yellow with dark streaking on the back, while the underparts are bright yellow. Females and immatures are duller, lacking the black mask.
Vocalization / CallTypical weaver calls, including a series of buzzing, chattering, and sibilant notes, often given from within dense vegetation.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the highlands of southern Malawi and southwestern Tanzania.
Identifying FeaturesBlack face mask (male), Bright yellow crown (male), Olive-yellow body, Streaked back, Stout conical bill
Description
A small, robust weaver bird characterized by its striking yellow and olive plumage. Males display a distinctive black face mask and yellow crown, often found foraging in trees and shrubs in highland areas.
