Holub's Golden Weaver
A species of Typical weavers, Also known as Jameson's Weaver Scientific name : Ploceus xanthops Genus : Typical weavers
Holub's Golden Weaver, A species of Typical weavers
Also known as:
Jameson's Weaver
Botanical name: Ploceus xanthops
Genus: Typical weavers
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Description General Info
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Description
Holub's golden weaver (Ploceus xanthops), also known as the African golden weaver, is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found from Gabon to Uganda and Kenya, south to northern Namibia, northern Botswana and eastern South Africa. The common name commemorates the Czech naturalist Emil Holub. 
Size
18 cm
Life Expectancy
10.5 years
Feeding Habits
Holub's Golden Weaver primarily feeds on invertebrates, fruit, seeds, and nectar. Holub's Golden Weaver showcases diverse feeding behaviors, including foraging in vegetation and possibly displaying unique preferences for certain foods or foraging times. Any specific dietary adaptations ensuring feeding efficiency are notable.
Habitat
Holub's Golden Weaver typically resides in bushy regions with tall grasses and is often found near forest margins and alongside streams. These birds favor elevations ranging from 1200 to 2300 meters but are also encountered in coastal areas of East South Africa, as well as in western locales like Angola and the People's Republic of Congo. Their preference for diverse ecosystems allows them to thrive in various subtropical environments.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Weavers Genus
Typical weavers Species
Holub's Golden Weaver 
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