About the Black-breasted Weaver
The black-breasted weaver, also known as the Bengal weaver or black-throated weaver, is a weaver resident in the northern river plains of the Indian subcontinent. Like the other weavers, the males build an enclosed nest from reeds and mud, and visiting females select a mate at least partially based on the quality of the nest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Ploceus benghalensis |
| Species Codes | benwea1, BBWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-breasted Weaver belong to?
The Black-breasted Weaver (Ploceus benghalensis) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-breasted Weaver?
The black-breasted weaver, also known as the Bengal weaver or black-throated weaver, is a weaver resident in the northern river plains of the Indian subcontinent. Like the other weavers, the males build an enclosed nest from reeds and mud, and visiting females select a mate at least partially based ...
Where can I report a Black-breasted Weaver sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-breasted Weaver on eBird (ebird.org) using species code benwea1, or on iNaturalist.
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