About the Heuglin's Masked-Weaver
Heuglin's masked weaver is a species of bird in the weaver family, Ploceidae. It is found in Senegal, Gambia and Mali to Ivory Coast and east to Uganda and western Kenya.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Ploceus heuglini |
| Species Codes | hemwea1, HMWE, HEMW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Heuglin's Masked-Weaver belong to?
The Heuglin's Masked-Weaver (Ploceus heuglini) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Heuglin's Masked-Weaver?
Heuglin's masked weaver is a species of bird in the weaver family, Ploceidae. It is found in Senegal, Gambia and Mali to Ivory Coast and east to Uganda and western Kenya....
Where can I report a Heuglin's Masked-Weaver sighting?
You can log sightings of Heuglin's Masked-Weaver on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hemwea1, or on iNaturalist.
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