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Sakalava Weaver
Ploceus sakalava Hartlaub, 1861
24 gWeight
The Sakalava weaver (Ploceus sakalava) sometimes known as the Sakalava fody is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Madagascar
Where and when it's recorded
Sakalava Weaver has been recorded at 21 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Ifaty – spiny forest reservesMadagascar909 records
- Berenty ReserveMadagascar315 records
- Ankarafantsika NPMadagascar141 records
More places
- Ankarafantsika NP – Lac RavelobeMadagascar57 records
- Ankarafantsika Park HeadquartersMadagascar46 records
- Ankarafantsika – Circuit RetendrikaMadagascar38 records
- Ankarafantsika – Circuit CoquereliMadagascar35 records
- Zombitse-Vohibasia NPMadagascar26 records
- Belalanda WetlandsMadagascar25 records
- Nosy VeMadagascar21 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
The Sakalava weaver (Ploceus sakalava) sometimes known as the Sakalava fody is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. The bird is 15 cm (5.9 in) long and weighs 20–28 g (0.71–0.99 oz).
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Questions
How big is the Sakalava Weaver?
The Sakalava Weaver weighs around 24 g.
Where does the Sakalava Weaver live?
Its breeding range: Africa: northwestern, western, southern Madagascar. It is most often recorded in Madagascar.
When is the best time to see the Sakalava Weaver?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Sakalava Weaver endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Sakalava Weaver as Least Concern.
What does the Sakalava Weaver eat?
Main food: Seeds.
What family is the Sakalava Weaver in?
It belongs to the family Weavers, Widowbirds (Ploceidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 24 g
- Habitat
- Woodland
- Diet
- Seeds
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 78 mm
- Tail
- 50 mm
- Bill
- 18 mm
- Tarsus
- 21 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Africa: northwestern, western, southern Madagascar
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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