Maxwell's Black Weaver
NameMaxwell's Black Weaver
Common NameMaxwell's Black Weaver
Scientific NamePloceus albinucha
FamilyPloceidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsAdults are entirely glossy black, with a distinctive and prominent white iris that contrasts sharply with the dark plumage. The bill is conical and black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of buzzing or chattering notes, often described as 'tsip-tsip-tsip' or a 'churr'. They can also produce a rapid, high-pitched 'tsee-tsee-tsee'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West and Central Africa, ranging from Sierra Leone east through Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo to Uganda.
Identifying Featuresentirely glossy black plumage, prominent white eyes (white iris), small size, conical black bill
Description
The Maxwell's Black Weaver is a small, entirely glossy black bird with striking white eyes. It typically forages in the canopy of dense primary and secondary forests, often in small groups.
