About the Holub's Golden-Weaver
Holub's golden weaver, also known as the African golden weaver, is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. The common name commemorates the Czech naturalist Emil Holub. It is found from Gabon to Uganda and Kenya, south to northern Namibia, northern Botswana and eastern South Africa. They have a yellow on their heads and light yellow eyes. They live for four years. Their usual call sounds like "chichi-chichi-chi-squirr ski-wee" but there is some variation from regions so some contact calls are a short "chirp.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Ploceus xanthops |
| Species Codes | hogwea1, HGWE, HOGW, AFRI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Holub's Golden-Weaver belong to?
The Holub's Golden-Weaver (Ploceus xanthops) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Holub's Golden-Weaver?
Holub's golden weaver, also known as the African golden weaver, is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. The common name commemorates the Czech naturalist Emil Holub. It is found from Gabon to Uganda and Kenya, south to northern Namibia, northern Botswana and eastern South Africa. They have a y...
Where can I report a Holub's Golden-Weaver sighting?
You can log sightings of Holub's Golden-Weaver on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hogwea1, or on iNaturalist.
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