Bannerman's Weaver (Ploceus bannermani)
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Bannerman's Weaver

Ploceus bannermani Chapin, 1932

31 gWeight

Bannerman's weaver (Ploceus bannermani) is a species of bird in the weaver family, Ploceidae.

Most records: Cameroon

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Most records: Cameroon

Bannerman's Weaver has been recorded at 1 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Mt. KupeCameroon1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Cameroon

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

Bannerman's weaver (Ploceus bannermani) is a species of bird in the weaver family, Ploceidae. It is native to the Western High Plateau. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

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Questions

How big is the Bannerman's Weaver?

The Bannerman's Weaver weighs around 31 g.

Where does the Bannerman's Weaver live?

Its breeding range: Africa: Nigeria, Cameroon. It is most often recorded in Cameroon.

Is the Bannerman's Weaver endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Bannerman's Weaver as Vulnerable.

What does the Bannerman's Weaver eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Bannerman's Weaver in?

It belongs to the family Weavers, Widowbirds (Ploceidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
31 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
75 mm
Tail
55 mm
Bill
20 mm
Tarsus
23 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: Nigeria, Cameroon

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Weavers, Widowbirds Ploceidae
Genus
Ploceus

Other birds in the genus Ploceus

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Bannerman's Weaver

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