Rüppell's Weaver
A species of Typical weavers Scientific name : Ploceus galbula Genus : Typical weavers
Rüppell's Weaver, A species of Typical weavers
Botanical name: Ploceus galbula
Genus: Typical weavers
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Description
Rüppell's weaver (Ploceus galbula) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae, which is native to the northern Afrotropics. The species is named after the German zoologist and explorer Eduard Rüppell (1794–1884). 
Size
14 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Rüppell's Weaver primarily consumes seeds, including cereal crops. They forage in flocks, sometimes alongside granivorous sparrows, indicating a social feeding nature. Post-breeding, they may form massive groups in the tens of thousands, showcasing a unique flocking behavior during feeding.
Habitat
Rüppell's Weaver predominantly inhabit savannas, arid coastal plains, and cultivated landscapes. They are also commonly found in regions with waterside vegetation and gardens. These birds are versatile, adapting to various elevations from sea-level up to 2000 meters, including bushy and shrubby areas in mountainous zones.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
It is found from Sudan to Somalia and extreme northern Kenya. It is also found in the south-western Arabian Peninsula.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Weavers Genus
Typical weavers Species
Rüppell's Weaver 
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