Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Ploceus velatus |
| Codes | afmwea, SOMW, SMWE |
Identification
The Southern Masked-Weaver (Ploceus velatus) is a member of the Weavers and Allies family within the order Passeriformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Ploceus velatus
Family: Weavers and Allies
Order: Passeriformes
eBird Code: afmwea