Kilombero Weaver
NameKilombero Weaver
Common NameKilombero Weaver
Scientific NamePloceus burnieri
FamilyPloceidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsAdult breeding males are bright yellow overall with a prominent black mask covering the lores, forehead, and throat. The back and wings are olive-yellow with darker streaking, and the eyes are dark. Females and non-breeding males are duller, more olive-yellow, and lack the distinct black mask.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of chattering, buzzing, and sibilant notes, typical of many weaver species. Calls can be quite varied and often given in groups.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Kilombero floodplain in south-central Tanzania, East Africa.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow plumage (male), Black face mask and throat (male), Conical bill, Found exclusively in Kilombero floodplain wetlands
Description
This small, vibrant bird is characterized by its bright yellow plumage and a distinctive black face mask. It is an active species, typically found foraging in the dense vegetation of its wetland habitat, often chattering as it moves.
