About the Finn's Weaver
Finn's weaver, also known as Finn's baya and yellow weaver is a weaver bird species native to the Ganges and Brahmaputra valleys in India and Nepal. Two subspecies are known; the nominate subspecies occurs in the Kumaon area and salimalii in the eastern Terai.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Ploceus megarhynchus |
| Species Codes | yelwea1, FIWE |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Finn's Weaver belong to?
The Finn's Weaver (Ploceus megarhynchus) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Finn's Weaver?
The Finn's Weaver is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Finn's Weaver?
Finn's weaver, also known as Finn's baya and yellow weaver is a weaver bird species native to the Ganges and Brahmaputra valleys in India and Nepal. Two subspecies are known; the nominate subspecies occurs in the Kumaon area and salimalii in the eastern Terai....
Where can I report a Finn's Weaver sighting?
You can log sightings of Finn's Weaver on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yelwea1, or on iNaturalist.
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