Bates's weaver

Bates's weaver (Ploceus batesi) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is endemic to Cameroon, and is often regarded as inexplicably rare across its distribution.

Bates's weaver
Endangered (IUCN 3.1)
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
Order:Passeriformes
Family:Ploceidae
Genus:Ploceus
Species:P. batesi
Ploceus batesi(Sharpe, 1908)
Othyphantes batesi

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Bates's weaver (Ploceus batesi) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is endemic to Cameroon, and is often regarded as inexplicably rare across its distribution.

Similar in size and shape to other members of the genus Ploceus. Males are distinctive in their yellow undersides, bright chestnut heads with limited black throats, and olive green backs.

It is named after George Latimer Bates, who collected the type specimen (a young female) near the Dja River on 29 January 1906.

Known only from Cameroon.

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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  • Bates's weaver - Species text in Weaver Watch.

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