Nelicourvi Weaver
NameNelicourvi Weaver
Common NameNelicourvi Weaver
Scientific NamePloceus nelicourvi
FamilyPloceidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)22
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a glossy black head, a prominent golden-yellow nape and collar, and an olive-green back and wings. Their underparts are greyish, and they possess a stout black bill. Females are similar in pattern but generally duller, with less vibrant yellow and a slightly less defined black cap.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of buzzing or chattering notes, often described as 'tsip-tsip-tsip' or a 'churr-churr' sound. They can also produce a rapid, high-pitched trill.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Nelicourvi Weaver is endemic to the humid evergreen forests of eastern Madagascar.
Identifying Featuresblack head, golden-yellow nape/collar, olive-green back, grey underparts, black bill, endemic to Madagascar
Description
The Nelicourvi Weaver is a small passerine bird endemic to Madagascar, known for its striking plumage. Males feature a distinctive black head, a golden-yellow nape, and an olive-green back, contrasting with greyish underparts. These birds are typically found foraging in the canopy and sub-canopy of humid evergreen forests.
