About the Tanganyika Masked-Weaver
The Tanzanian masked weaver, or Tanganyika masked weaver, is a species of bird in the weaver family, Ploceidae. It is found in and around swamps in south-western Tanzania and north-eastern Zambia. The Lufira masked weaver is sometimes treated as a subspecies of this bird.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Ploceus reichardi |
| Species Codes | tanmaw1, TAMW, TMWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tanganyika Masked-Weaver belong to?
The Tanganyika Masked-Weaver (Ploceus reichardi) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Tanganyika Masked-Weaver?
The Tanzanian masked weaver, or Tanganyika masked weaver, is a species of bird in the weaver family, Ploceidae. It is found in and around swamps in south-western Tanzania and north-eastern Zambia. The Lufira masked weaver is sometimes treated as a subspecies of this bird....
Where can I report a Tanganyika Masked-Weaver sighting?
You can log sightings of Tanganyika Masked-Weaver on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tanmaw1, or on iNaturalist.
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