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Preuss's Weaver
Ploceus preussi (Reichenow, 1893)
32 gWeight
Preuss's weaver (Ploceus preussi) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae, which is native to the African tropics.
Busiest months: March · Most records: Ghana, Cameroon, Gabon
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: March · Most records: Ghana, Cameroon, Gabon
Preuss's Weaver has been recorded at 27 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 7 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Kakum NP – CanopyGhana149 records
- Bobiri Butterfly SanctuaryGhana91 records
- Kakum NP – Canopy Walkway & vicinityGhana87 records
More places
- Kakum National ParkGhana51 records
- Atewa Range – upland forest & ridgeGhana38 records
- Kwabena Sam ForestGhana22 records
- Antwikwaa – forest edge & farm scrubGhana18 records
- Mt. KupeCameroon15 records
- Mt. Kupe – Max's trailCameroon8 records
- Bonkro VillageGhana7 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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
Preuss's weaver (Ploceus preussi) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae, which is native to the African tropics.
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Questions
How big is the Preuss's Weaver?
The Preuss's Weaver weighs around 32 g.
Where does the Preuss's Weaver live?
Its breeding range: Africa: Guinea to Ghana, Cameroon to Gabon, eastern DR Congo. It is most often recorded in Ghana, Cameroon and Gabon.
When is the best time to see the Preuss's Weaver?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Preuss's Weaver endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Preuss's Weaver as Least Concern.
What does the Preuss's Weaver eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Preuss's Weaver in?
It belongs to the family Weavers, Widowbirds (Ploceidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 32 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 82 mm
- Tail
- 41 mm
- Bill
- 17 mm
- Tarsus
- 17 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Africa: Guinea to Ghana, Cameroon to Gabon, eastern DR Congo
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Weavers, Widowbirds Ploceidae
- Genus
- Ploceus
Other birds in the genus Ploceus
Baglafecht WeaverPloceus baglafecht
Bannerman's WeaverPloceus bannermani
Bates's WeaverPloceus batesi
Black-chinned WeaverPloceus nigrimentus
Bertram's WeaverPloceus bertrandi
Slender-billed WeaverPloceus pelzelni
Loango WeaverPloceus subpersonatus
Little WeaverPloceus luteolus
Spectacled WeaverPloceus ocularis
Olive-naped WeaverPloceus brachypterus
Black-necked WeaverPloceus nigricollis
Strange WeaverPloceus alienus
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