About the Asian Golden Weaver
The Asian golden weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, swamps, and arable land. It is threatened by habitat loss and capture, notably for the merit release trade.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Ploceus hypoxanthus |
| Species Codes | asgwea2, AGWE |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Asian Golden Weaver belong to?
The Asian Golden Weaver (Ploceus hypoxanthus) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Asian Golden Weaver?
The Asian Golden Weaver is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Asian Golden Weaver?
The Asian golden weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, swamps, and arable land. It is threatened by habitat loss and ...
Where can I report a Asian Golden Weaver sighting?
You can log sightings of Asian Golden Weaver on eBird (ebird.org) using species code asgwea2, or on iNaturalist.
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