Compact Weaver

Pachyphantes superciliosus

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Aves · Passeriformes · Ploceidae

About

The compact weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Pachyphantes. It has a highly discontinuous distribution from Senegal to Liberia, east to Ethiopia and south to Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Fun Fact

It is the only species placed in the genus Pachyphantes.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland.

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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