Katanga Masked Weaver (Ploceus katangae)
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Katanga Masked Weaver

Ploceus katangae (Verheyen, 1947)

18 gWeight

The Katanga masked weaver (Ploceus katangae) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Katanga masked weaver (Ploceus katangae) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.

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Questions

How big is the Katanga Masked Weaver?

The Katanga Masked Weaver weighs around 18 g.

Where does the Katanga Masked Weaver live?

Its breeding range: Africa: south-central.

Is the Katanga Masked Weaver endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Katanga Masked Weaver as Least Concern.

What does the Katanga Masked Weaver eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Katanga Masked Weaver in?

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

At a glance

Weight
18 g
Habitat
Wetland
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
65 mm
Tail
44 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
19 mm

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

Range

Africa: south-central

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Weavers, Widowbirds Ploceidae
Genus
Ploceus

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Katanga Masked Weaver

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