Holub's Golden-Weaver
NameHolub's Golden-Weaver
Common NameHolub's Golden-Weaver
Scientific NamePloceus holubi
FamilyPloceidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)21
Plumage DetailsBreeding males are entirely bright golden-yellow with a contrasting black conical bill. Their flight feathers and tail are olive-yellow to olive-brown, often with yellowish edgings, appearing slightly duller than the body. Females and non-breeding males are duller, more olive-yellow overall.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of chattering, buzzing, and sibilant notes, often delivered from a prominent perch or near their colonial nests.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern Africa, from Angola and Zambia east to Kenya and Tanzania, and south to parts of Botswana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
Identifying FeaturesBright golden-yellow plumage (breeding male), Black conical bill (breeding male), Olive-yellow wings and tail, Colonial nesting behavior
Description
This small, vibrant weaver is characterized by the male's striking golden-yellow plumage and black bill during breeding season. They are social birds, often found in savanna and grassland habitats, where they construct intricate woven nests.
