About the Sociable Weaver
The Sociable Weaver (Philetairus socius) is a species of bird in the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 123 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code socwea1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Philetairus socius |
| Species Codes | socwea1, SOWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sociable Weaver belong to?
The Sociable Weaver (Philetairus socius) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sociable Weaver?
The Sociable Weaver is a member of the Weavers and Allies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Sociable Weaver sighting?
You can log sightings of Sociable Weaver on eBird (ebird.org) using species code socwea1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Weavers and Allies 123 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
123
Species in Family
2,061
iNat Observations
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