About the Dark-backed Weaver
The dark-backed weaver, also known as the forest weaver, is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is very sparsely present across central and southern Sub-Saharan Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Ploceus bicolor |
| Species Codes | forwea1, DBWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dark-backed Weaver belong to?
The Dark-backed Weaver (Ploceus bicolor) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Dark-backed Weaver?
The dark-backed weaver, also known as the forest weaver, is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is very sparsely present across central and southern Sub-Saharan Africa....
Where can I report a Dark-backed Weaver sighting?
You can log sightings of Dark-backed Weaver on eBird (ebird.org) using species code forwea1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
123
Species in Family
678
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