About the Chestnut-and-black Weaver
The chestnut-and-black weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in West Africa from Sierra Leone to southern Nigeria.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Ploceus castaneofuscus |
| Species Codes | viewea2, CABW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-and-black Weaver belong to?
The Chestnut-and-black Weaver (Ploceus castaneofuscus) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-and-black Weaver?
The chestnut-and-black weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in West Africa from Sierra Leone to southern Nigeria....
Where can I report a Chestnut-and-black Weaver sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-and-black Weaver on eBird (ebird.org) using species code viewea2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
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