About the Lake Lufira Masked-Weaver
The Lufira masked weaver, also known as Ruwet's masked weaver or the Lake Lufira weaver, is a species of bird in the weaver family, Ploceidae. It is endemic to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its natural habitat is swamps in the south-east part of the country. It is sometimes regarded as a subspecies of the Tanzanian masked weaver.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Ploceus ruweti |
| Species Codes | lalmaw1, LMWE, LLMW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lake Lufira Masked-Weaver belong to?
The Lake Lufira Masked-Weaver (Ploceus ruweti) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Lake Lufira Masked-Weaver?
The Lufira masked weaver, also known as Ruwet's masked weaver or the Lake Lufira weaver, is a species of bird in the weaver family, Ploceidae. It is endemic to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its natural habitat is swamps in the south-east part of the country. It is sometimes regarded as a sub...
Where can I report a Lake Lufira Masked-Weaver sighting?
You can log sightings of Lake Lufira Masked-Weaver on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lalmaw1, or on iNaturalist.
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