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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Ploceidae

Orange Weaver

Ploceus aurantius

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
12.5 cm
Body Mass
23 g
Diet
Omnivorous
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 56

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 56).

DEF 37

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 37).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: Western & Central Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Ploceus aurantius aurantius

    Sierra Leone to Angola

  • Ploceus aurantius rex

    Uganda, w Kenya and nw Tanzania

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Ploceus aurantius

Which family does it belong to?

Weavers, Widowbirds (Ploceidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Western & Central

Sources & credits

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