About the Village Weaver
The village weaver , also known as the spotted-backed weaver or black-headed weaver, is a bird species in the family Ploceidae found in much of sub-Saharan Africa. It has also been introduced to Portugal and Venezuela as well as to the islands of Hispaniola, Martinique, Puerto Rico, Mauritius and Réunion.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Ploceus cucullatus |
| Species Codes | vilwea1, VIWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Village Weaver belong to?
The Village Weaver (Ploceus cucullatus) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Village Weaver?
The village weaver , also known as the spotted-backed weaver or black-headed weaver, is a bird species in the family Ploceidae found in much of sub-Saharan Africa. It has also been introduced to Portugal and Venezuela as well as to the islands of Hispaniola, Martinique, Puerto Rico, Mauritius and Ré...
Where can I report a Village Weaver sighting?
You can log sightings of Village Weaver on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vilwea1, or on iNaturalist.
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