About the Bocage's Weaver
Bocage's weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in riparian zones of Angola, Southern Democratic Republic of the Congo and northwestern Zambia. The riparian zones it inhabits includes swamps, marshes, and streamside vegetation, usually in areas with tall grasses and trees.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Ploceus temporalis |
| Species Codes | bocwea1, BOWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bocage's Weaver belong to?
The Bocage's Weaver (Ploceus temporalis) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Bocage's Weaver?
Bocage's weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in riparian zones of Angola, Southern Democratic Republic of the Congo and northwestern Zambia. The riparian zones it inhabits includes swamps, marshes, and streamside vegetation, usually in areas with tall grasses and trees....
Where can I report a Bocage's Weaver sighting?
You can log sightings of Bocage's Weaver on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bocwea1, or on iNaturalist.
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