Cape Weaver
Ploceus capensis
LCLeast Concern Endemic to South Africa
- Family
- Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Cape weaver (Ploceus capensis) is a species of bird in the weaver family, Ploceidae, found in southern Africa.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
South Africa.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Cape 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.
