Sociable Weaver
Philetairus socius
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Ploceidae
Sociable Weaver.
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Philetairus socius
Category
birds
Family
Ploceidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 27.4 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding sociable weaver in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 40%, understorey foraging 25%, ground foraging 25%, canopy foraging 10%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: seeds 40%; invertebrates 40%; other plant material 10%; fruit 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
BotswanaSafety 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.