Golden-backed Weaver
A species of Typical weavers Scientific name : Ploceus jacksoni Genus : Typical weavers
Golden-backed Weaver, A species of Typical weavers
Botanical name: Ploceus jacksoni
Genus: Typical weavers
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Description General Info
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Description
The golden-backed weaver (Ploceus jacksoni), also known as Jackson's weaver, is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Burundi, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Size
15 cm
Feeding Habits
Golden-backed Weaver primarily feasts on seeds and presumably insects, employing a bill-prying method to forage for food, demonstrating a distinctive dietary strategy among its avian peers.
Habitat
The golden-backed Weaver predominantly resides in wetland environments, including swamps and densely vegetated areas with plants like ambatch and papyrus, as well as in regions adjacent to rivers. These birds are also known to inhabit acacia scrub and woodland areas, favoring locations that offer both water and dense foliage.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Photo By Francesco Veronesi , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Weavers Genus
Typical weavers Species
Golden-backed Weaver