Chestnut Weaver
Ploceus rubiginosus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The chestnut weaver (Ploceus rubiginosus) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
It is found in eastern and south-western Africa. They can typically be found in Kenya, Botswana, Ethiopia, Somalia, Uganda, Tanzania, Angola, and Namibia. Chestnut Weavers are considered locally abundant and of least concern.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Chestnut weaver
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
