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Weyns's Weaver
Ploceus weynsi (Dubois, AJC, 1900)
Ploceidae — Weavers, Widowbirds
Weyns's Weaver, Ploceus weynsi, is a passerine of the Ploceidae family that breeds in Uganda and eastern DR Congo. It was described by Dubois in 1900. The species is found in Africa and is linked to inland water, wetlands, forest with tall trees, and other land habitats. It is known for marked differences between the sexes, with males darker and females more yellow. The bird is also noted for a high-pitched sizzling voice, with songs made up of chirps and longer squeaking notes.
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Ploceidae — Weavers, Widowbirds
- Breeding range
- Africa: Uganda and e DR Congo
