Lufira Masked Weaver (Ploceus ruweti)
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Lufira Masked Weaver

Ploceus ruweti Louette & Benson, 1982

17 gWeight

The Lufira masked weaver (Ploceus ruweti), also known as Ruwet's masked weaver or the Lake Lufira weaver, is a species of bird in the weaver 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 Lufira masked weaver (Ploceus ruweti), also known as Ruwet's masked weaver or the Lake Lufira weaver, is a species of bird in the weaver family, Ploceidae. It is endemic to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its natural habitat is swamps in the south-east part of the country.

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Questions

How big is the Lufira Masked Weaver?

The Lufira Masked Weaver weighs around 17 g.

Where does the Lufira Masked Weaver live?

Its breeding range: Africa: DR Congo.

Is the Lufira Masked Weaver endangered?

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

What does the Lufira Masked Weaver eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Lufira Masked Weaver in?

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

At a glance

Weight
17 g
Habitat
Wetland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
69 mm
Tail
48 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

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

Range

Africa: DR Congo

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Weavers, Widowbirds Ploceidae
Genus
Ploceus

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Lufira Masked Weaver

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