Streaked Weaver
NameStreaked Weaver
Common NameStreaked Weaver
Scientific NamePloceus manyar
FamilyPloceidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsMale in breeding plumage features a bright golden-yellow crown, dark brown face and throat, and heavily streaked black and yellow-buff upperparts. The underparts are pale buff with fine streaking on the flanks, and flight feathers have yellow edges.
Vocalization / CallA series of chirps, chattering, and buzzing notes, often given in a rapid, excited manner, especially around the nesting colony.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, wetland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across South and Southeast Asia, from Pakistan and India eastward through Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and parts of Indonesia.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow crown (breeding male), dark brown face and throat (breeding male), heavily streaked black and yellow-buff upperparts, conical bill, colonial nesting behavior
Description
The Streaked Weaver is a small passerine bird known for its intricate woven nests. Males in breeding plumage display a striking yellow crown and streaked body, while females and non-breeding males are duller. They are social birds often found in colonies near water.
