Southern Brown-throated Weaver
Ploceus xanthopterus
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Ploceidae
Southern Brown-throated Weaver.
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Ploceus xanthopterus
Category
birds
Family
Ploceidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 21.9 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding southern brown-throated weaver in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 100%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: seeds 20%; other plant material 20%; nectar 20%; invertebrates 20%; fruit 20%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
MalawiSafety 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.