Olive-headed Weaver
Ploceus olivaceiceps
NTNear Threatened
- Family
- Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The olive-headed weaver (Ploceus olivaceiceps) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
It is found in Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.
It is threatened by habitat loss.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Mountains of southern Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Olive-headed 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.
