Red-billed Buffalo-Weaver

Bubalornis niger

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Ploceidae

About

The red-billed buffalo weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in eastern and southern Africa. Its natural habitat is the dry savanna.

Fun Fact

Red-billed Buffalo-Weavers build enormous communal nests that can contain over 100 chambers and persist for over a century as permanent colony structures.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live in dry savannahs and sparse woodlands.

Diet

Diet of the red billed buffalo weaver consists primarily of insects, seed and fruit.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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