Loango Weaver
Ploceus subpersonatus
VUVulnerable
- Family
- Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Loango weaver (Ploceus subpersonatus) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
It is found in Angola, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Gabon.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna, and swamps.
It is threatened by habitat loss.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Coastal southern Gabon to mouth of Congo River.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Loango 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.
