About the Cape Weaver
The Cape weaver is a species of bird in the weaver family, Ploceidae, found in southern Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Ploceus capensis |
| Species Codes | capwea1, CAWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cape Weaver belong to?
The Cape Weaver (Ploceus capensis) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Cape Weaver?
The Cape weaver is a species of bird in the weaver family, Ploceidae, found in southern Africa....
Where can I report a Cape Weaver sighting?
You can log sightings of Cape Weaver on eBird (ebird.org) using species code capwea1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
123
Species in Family
6,943
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