Grosbeak Weaver

Amblyospiza albifrons

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Ploceidae

About

The thick-billed weaver, or grosbeak weaver, is a distinctive and bold species of weaver bird that is native to the Afrotropics. It belongs to the monotypic genus Amblyospiza and subfamily Amblyospizinae.

Fun Fact

It is globe-shaped with the entrance (unlike other weaver nests) near the top and facing to the side.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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