About the Yellow-mantled Weaver
The yellow-mantled weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is sparsely distributed across the African tropical rainforest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Ploceus tricolor |
| Species Codes | yemwea1, YMWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-mantled Weaver belong to?
The Yellow-mantled Weaver (Ploceus tricolor) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-mantled Weaver?
The yellow-mantled weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is sparsely distributed across the African tropical rainforest....
Where can I report a Yellow-mantled Weaver sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-mantled Weaver on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yemwea1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
123
Species in Family
67
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