Principe Weaver
Ploceus princeps
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Sao Tome and Principe
- Family
- Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Príncipe weaver (Ploceus princeps) or Principe Golden-weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is endemic to São Tomé and Príncipe, where it is found on the island of Príncipe. It was described by Charles Lucien Bonaparte in 1851. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Range and habitat
Príncipe Island (Gulf of Guinea).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Príncipe 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.
