Sakalava Weaver
NameSakalava Weaver
Common NameSakalava Weaver
Scientific NamePloceus sakalava
FamilyPloceidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)18
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a vibrant yellow head, throat, and upper breast, with a distinctive red eye and a pale blue-grey bill. Their back and wings are streaked brown, and the belly is pale greyish-white. Females and non-breeding males are duller, with less yellow and more streaking.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of a series of chirping, chattering, and buzzing notes, often given in a communal chorus, characteristic of many weaver species.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Madagascar, found primarily in the western and northern parts of the island, inhabiting open woodlands, savannas, and cultivated areas.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow head and breast (male), Red eye, Pale blue-grey bill, Streaked brown back, Colonial nesting behavior
Description
The Sakalava Weaver is a small passerine bird known for its colonial nesting habits. Males display striking bright yellow plumage on their head and breast, contrasting with a streaked brown back and pale underparts.
