About the Taveta Golden-Weaver
The Taveta weaver, also known as the Taveta golden weaver, is a species of bird in the weaver family, Ploceidae. It is found on the African savannah in Kenya and Tanzania. The name of the bird refers to the region of Taveta in southeastern Kenya near the border with Tanzania where it occurs, as well as how these birds weave intricate nests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Ploceus castaneiceps |
| Species Codes | tagwea1, TAWE, TAGW, TGWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Taveta Golden-Weaver belong to?
The Taveta Golden-Weaver (Ploceus castaneiceps) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Taveta Golden-Weaver?
The Taveta weaver, also known as the Taveta golden weaver, is a species of bird in the weaver family, Ploceidae. It is found on the African savannah in Kenya and Tanzania. The name of the bird refers to the region of Taveta in southeastern Kenya near the border with Tanzania where it occurs, as wel...
Where can I report a Taveta Golden-Weaver sighting?
You can log sightings of Taveta Golden-Weaver on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tagwea1, or on iNaturalist.
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