1,955 observationsLeast Concern
Spectacled Weaver
Ploceus ocularis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Passeriformes βΊFamily: Ploceidae βΊGenus: Ploceus
About
The spectacled weaver (Ploceus ocularis) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found widely in woodland, forest edge and gardens of East, Middle and Southern Africa, but is absent from the most arid regions (such as the Karoo) and dense, primary rainforest. This common species breeds in solitary pairs, and both sexes are bright yellow, have an olive-yellow back, black "spectacles" and pale eyes. The male has a black throat.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Spectacled Weaver is Ploceus ocularis.
- The Spectacled Weaver has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Spectacled Weaver belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Spectacled Weaver belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Spectacled Weaver belongs to the class Aves.
- Spectacled Weaver belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Spectacled Weaver belongs to the family Ploceidae.
- Spectacled Weaver belongs to the genus Ploceus.