Compact Weaver
NameCompact Weaver
Common NameCompact Weaver
Scientific NamePloceus superciliosus
FamilyPloceidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsBreeding males have bright yellow underparts, a black face mask extending to the throat, and an olive-brown back and wings. Females and non-breeding males are duller, yellowish-olive with streaked backs and pale underparts, lacking the black mask.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of buzzing, chattering, or sibilant notes, often described as 'tsip' or 'churr' sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across West and Central Africa, from Senegal east through South Sudan and Uganda, extending south into Angola and Zambia.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow plumage (breeding male), Black face mask (breeding male), Small, stocky build, Dark conical bill, Habitat in tall grasses and wetlands
Description
The Compact Weaver is a small, stocky bird, with breeding males displaying striking bright yellow plumage and a distinctive black face mask. They are typically found in wetlands and tall grasslands, where they forage for seeds and insects.
