About the Giant Weaver
The giant weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is endemic to São Tomé Island. It can climb trees and branches, rather like a treecreeper or sittella. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Ploceus grandis |
| Species Codes | giawea1, GIWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Giant Weaver belong to?
The Giant Weaver (Ploceus grandis) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Giant Weaver?
The giant weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is endemic to São Tomé Island. It can climb trees and branches, rather like a treecreeper or sittella. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
Where can I report a Giant Weaver sighting?
You can log sightings of Giant Weaver on eBird (ebird.org) using species code giawea1, or on iNaturalist.
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