Overview
The Ruvu weaver (Ploceus holoxanthus) is a species of songbird in the family Ploceidae. It is endemic to northeastern Tanzania.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Eastern Tanzania (the lower Wami River, the Ruvu River, Lake Tagalala, and the Rufiji River).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Ruvu 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.
