About the Parasitic Weaver
The cuckoo-finch, also known as the parasitic weaver or cuckoo weaver, is a small passerine bird now placed in the family Viduidae with the indigobirds and whydahs. It occurs in grassland in Africa south of the Sahara. The male is mainly yellow and green while the female is buff with dark streaks. They lay their eggs in the nests of other birds.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Whydahs and Indigobirds (Viduidae) |
| Species | Anomalospiza imberbis |
| Species Codes | parwea1, CUFI, PAWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Parasitic Weaver belong to?
The Parasitic Weaver (Anomalospiza imberbis) belongs to the Whydahs and Indigobirds family (Viduidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Parasitic Weaver?
The cuckoo-finch, also known as the parasitic weaver or cuckoo weaver, is a small passerine bird now placed in the family Viduidae with the indigobirds and whydahs. It occurs in grassland in Africa south of the Sahara. The male is mainly yellow and green while the female is buff with dark streaks. T...
Where can I report a Parasitic Weaver sighting?
You can log sightings of Parasitic Weaver on eBird (ebird.org) using species code parwea1, or on iNaturalist.
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