Black-capped Social-Weaver
Pseudonigrita cabanisi
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Passeridae
About
The black-capped social weaver is a sparrow-like species of bird that has been assigned to the weaverbird family. It was originally described by Fisher and Reichenow, and later re-classified by the latter to the genus Pseudonigrita. Adults have a large black cap, ivory-colored bill, red eyes, brown back and wings, blackish-brown tail, white throat and underparts with a black midline, and dark horn-colored legs. It breeds in colonies and roofed nests with an entrance at the bottom in thorny trees such as acacias are constructed by the male from grass stems. It is found in parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania. It is sometimes kept and bred in captivity.
Fun Fact
It was originally described by Fisher and Reichenow, and later re-classified by the latter to the genus Pseudonigrita.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Eat flowers, leaves and fruits, probably as a source of water when surface water is not available.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance