About the White-headed Buffalo-Weaver
The white-headed buffalo weaver or white-faced buffalo-weaver is a species of passerine bird in the family Ploceidae native to East Africa. The buffalo part of its name derives from its habit of following the African buffalo, feeding on disturbed insects. Two subspecies are recognized.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Dinemellia dinemelli |
| Species Codes | whbwea1, WHBW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-headed Buffalo-Weaver belong to?
The White-headed Buffalo-Weaver (Dinemellia dinemelli) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-headed Buffalo-Weaver?
The white-headed buffalo weaver or white-faced buffalo-weaver is a species of passerine bird in the family Ploceidae native to East Africa. The buffalo part of its name derives from its habit of following the African buffalo, feeding on disturbed insects. Two subspecies are recognized....
Where can I report a White-headed Buffalo-Weaver sighting?
You can log sightings of White-headed Buffalo-Weaver on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whbwea1, or on iNaturalist.
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