About the Black-necked Weaver
The black-necked weaver is a resident breeding bird species in much of central Africa from Cameroon in the west to Kenya and southern Somalia in the east.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Ploceus nigricollis |
| Species Codes | bknwea2, BNWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-necked Weaver belong to?
The Black-necked Weaver (Ploceus nigricollis) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-necked Weaver?
The black-necked weaver is a resident breeding bird species in much of central Africa from Cameroon in the west to Kenya and southern Somalia in the east....
Where can I report a Black-necked Weaver sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-necked Weaver on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bknwea2, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
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