About the Rüppell's Weaver
Rüppell's weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae, which is native to the northern Afrotropics. The species is named after the German zoologist and explorer Eduard Rüppell (1794–1884).
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Ploceus galbula |
| Species Codes | ruewea1, RÜWE, RUWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rüppell's Weaver belong to?
The Rüppell's Weaver (Ploceus galbula) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rüppell's Weaver?
Rüppell's weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae, which is native to the northern Afrotropics. The species is named after the German zoologist and explorer Eduard Rüppell (1794–1884)....
Where can I report a Rüppell's Weaver sighting?
You can log sightings of Rüppell's Weaver on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruewea1, or on iNaturalist.
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Passeriformes
Order
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