Bates's_weaver

Bates's weaver

Bates's weaver

Species of bird

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.[2]

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Description

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.

Taxonomy

It is named after George Latimer Bates, who collected the type specimen (a young female) near the Dja River on 29 January 1906.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Distribution

Known only from Cameroon.

Habitat

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

References

  1. [1]
    BirdLife International (2016). "Ploceus batesi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22718739A94594329. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22718739A94594329.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  2. [2]
    Demey, Ron (2007). "Little-known African bird: The enigmatic Bates's Weaver Ploceus batesi". Bulletin of the African Bird Club. 14 (1): 79–80.


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