Usambara Weaver
Ploceus nicolli
NTNear Threatened Endemic to Tanzania
- Family
- Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Usambara weaver (Ploceus nicolli) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
It is endemic to Tanzania.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and plantations .
It is threatened by habitat loss.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Usambara 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.
