Finn's Weaver
NameFinn's Weaver
Common NameFinn's Weaver
Scientific NamePloceus megarhynchus
FamilyPloceidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsBreeding males have a bright golden-yellow head, throat, breast, and belly. The back and wings are blackish-brown with yellow feather edgings, and the tail is dark brown. The bill is stout and black. Females and non-breeding males are duller, more streaked, and yellowish-brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of a series of 'chick-chick-chick' or 'tseep' notes, often accompanied by a harsh 'churr' sound, characteristic of many weaver species.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland, grassland
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Terai region of northern India, primarily found in parts of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, with a separate, disjunct population in West Bengal.
Identifying FeaturesBright golden-yellow head and underparts (breeding male), Blackish back and wings with yellow streaking, Stout, conical black bill, Prefers tall grass and reedbed habitats
Description
The Finn's Weaver is a medium-sized bird, with breeding males displaying striking bright yellow plumage on their head and underparts, contrasting with a blackish back and wings. They are known for their elaborate woven nests, typically found in tall grasses and reedbeds.
