About the Northern Masked-Weaver
The northern masked weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Sudan. All recent sightings in East Africa have been on the shores of Lake Baringo, Kenya.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Ploceus taeniopterus |
| Species Codes | nomwea1, NMWE, NOMW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Northern Masked-Weaver belong to?
The Northern Masked-Weaver (Ploceus taeniopterus) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Northern Masked-Weaver?
The northern masked weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Sudan. All recent sightings in East Africa have been on the shores of Lake Baringo, Kenya....
Where can I report a Northern Masked-Weaver sighting?
You can log sightings of Northern Masked-Weaver on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nomwea1, or on iNaturalist.
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