Black-necked Weaver

Black-necked Weaver

Ploceus nigricollis

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Ploceidae

About

The black-necked weaver is a resident breeding bird species in much of central Africa from Cameroon in the west to Kenya and southern Somalia in the east.

Fun Fact

The description was based on a specimen that had been collected near Malimbe, now Malembo, in the Cabinda Province of Angola.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on insects and vegetable matter.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance