About the Principe Golden-Weaver
The Príncipe weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is endemic to São Tomé and Príncipe, where it is found on the island of Príncipe. It was described by Charles Lucien Bonaparte in 1851. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Ploceus princeps |
| Species Codes | prgwea1, PGWE, PRWE, PRGW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Principe Golden-Weaver belong to?
The Principe Golden-Weaver (Ploceus princeps) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Principe Golden-Weaver?
The Príncipe weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is endemic to São Tomé and Príncipe, where it is found on the island of Príncipe. It was described by Charles Lucien Bonaparte in 1851. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
Where can I report a Principe Golden-Weaver sighting?
You can log sightings of Principe Golden-Weaver on eBird (ebird.org) using species code prgwea1, or on iNaturalist.
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