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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Ploceidae

Chestnut Weaver

Ploceus rubiginosus

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9657 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
30 g
Diet
Seeds
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 73

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 73).

DEF 46

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 46).

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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

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: Eastern & Southwestern Habitat: Shrubland & Scrub
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Ploceus rubiginosus rubiginosus

    se Sudan, Ethiopia and Somalia to c Tanzania

  • Ploceus rubiginosus trothae

    sw Angola, n Namibia and nw Botswana

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Ploceus rubiginosus

Which family does it belong to?

Weavers, Widowbirds (Ploceidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Eastern & Southwestern

Sources & credits

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