Dark-backed Weaver
Ploceus bicolor
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Ploceidae
Dark-backed Weaver.
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Ploceus bicolor
Category
birds
Family
Ploceidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 34.5 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding dark-backed weaver in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 70%, understorey foraging 30%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 60%; fruit 20%; other plant material 10%; nectar 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
Malawi
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.