Rüppell’s Weaver
Ploceus galbula
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
Rüppell's weaver (Ploceus galbula) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae, which is native to the northern Afrotropics. The species is named after the German zoologist and explorer Eduard Rüppell (1794–1884).
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Eastern Sudan to Eritrea, northern Ethiopia, Somalia, and southwestern Arabia.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Rüppell's 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.
