About the Southern Brown-throated Weaver
The southern brown-throated weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in southern Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Ploceus xanthopterus |
| Species Codes | sbtwea1, SBTW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Southern Brown-throated Weaver belong to?
The Southern Brown-throated Weaver (Ploceus xanthopterus) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Southern Brown-throated Weaver?
The southern brown-throated weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in southern Africa....
Where can I report a Southern Brown-throated Weaver sighting?
You can log sightings of Southern Brown-throated Weaver on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sbtwea1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
123
Species in Family
322
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