About the Brown-capped Weaver
The brown-capped weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Ploceus insignis |
| Species Codes | brcwea1, BCWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown-capped Weaver belong to?
The Brown-capped Weaver (Ploceus insignis) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Brown-capped Weaver?
The brown-capped weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda....
Where can I report a Brown-capped Weaver sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown-capped Weaver on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brcwea1, or on iNaturalist.
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