About the Sociable Weaver
The sociable weaver is a species of bird in the weaver family, endemic to Southern Africa. It is the only species in its genus Philetairus. It is found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana, but its range is centered within the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. The species builds large, compound, community nests, a rarity among birds. These nests are perhaps the most spectacular structure built by any bird.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Philetairus socius |
| Species Codes | socwea1, SOWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sociable Weaver belong to?
The Sociable Weaver (Philetairus socius) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sociable Weaver?
The sociable weaver is a species of bird in the weaver family, endemic to Southern Africa. It is the only species in its genus Philetairus. It is found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana, but its range is centered within the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. The species builds large, compo...
Where can I report a Sociable Weaver sighting?
You can log sightings of Sociable Weaver on eBird (ebird.org) using species code socwea1, or on iNaturalist.
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