Nelicourvi Weaver
Ploceus nelicourvi
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Madagascar
- Family
- Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The nelicourvi weaver (Ploceus nelicourvi) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. Together with its closest relative, the sakalava weaver, it is sometimes placed in a separate genus Nelicurvius. A slender, sparrow-like bird, it is 15 cm (5.9 in) long and weighing 20–28 g (0.71–0.99 oz).
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Range and habitat
Evergreen mossy forest of northern, eastern, and southern Madagascar.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Nelicourvi 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.
