Golden-naped Weaver
Ploceus aureonucha
ENEndangered Endemic to DR Congo
- Family
- Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The golden-naped weaver (Ploceus aureonucha) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is native to the Ituri Rainforest in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ituri Forest north of Beni).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Golden-naped 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.
