Bocage’s Weaver
Ploceus temporalis
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
Bocage's weaver (Ploceus temporalis) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
It is found in riparian zones of Angola, Southern Democratic Republic of the Congo and northwestern Zambia. The riparian zones it inhabits includes swamps, marshes, and streamside vegetation, usually in areas with tall grasses and trees.
Breeding males possess a distinctive golden-yellow head and crown, with a long, thin, dusky-olive bib and cream-colored eyes.
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Range and habitat
Riparian grassland of Angola to southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and northwestern Zambia.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Bocage'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.
