About the Spectacled Weaver
The spectacled weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found widely in woodland, forest edge and gardens of central, eastern and south-eastern Africa, but is absent from the most arid regions and dense, primary rainforest. This common species breeds in solitary pairs, and both sexes are bright yellow, have an olive-yellow back, black "spectacles" and pale eyes. The male has a black throat.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Ploceus ocularis |
| Species Codes | spewea1, SPWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spectacled Weaver belong to?
The Spectacled Weaver (Ploceus ocularis) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Spectacled Weaver?
The spectacled weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found widely in woodland, forest edge and gardens of central, eastern and south-eastern Africa, but is absent from the most arid regions and dense, primary rainforest. This common species breeds in solitary pairs, and both sex...
Where can I report a Spectacled Weaver sighting?
You can log sightings of Spectacled Weaver on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spewea1, or on iNaturalist.
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