Black Chin Weavers
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| Reichenow , 1904 |
The black-chin weaver ( Ploceus nigrimentus ) belongs within the family of weaver birds (Ploceidae) to the genus of the bunting weaver ( Ploceus ).
The Latin additional species comes from the Latin niger 'black' and the Latin mentum 'chin' .
The bird is found in Africa in the Bailundu Highlands in Angola , on the Batéké Plateau in the Republic of the Congo and in Gabon .
The distribution area includes open, tree or bush-lined savannah , mainly around 500 m height.
features
The species is 17 cm tall. The male in breeding plumage has a black head, dark beak and light iris . The chin and throat are named in black, the latter merging into orange-reddish brown. Neck, flanks and underside are bright golden yellow, the wing covers are black.
The species is monotypical .
voice
The male's song is described as a short “whit-pu pui trrr pui” or a sharp “chi-chi-cheep”.
Way of life
The diet consists mainly of plant seeds and insects . Hunting is done in pairs or in small groups, preferably in the tops of low trees.
The breeding season is not known, the species sometimes breeds in small colonies .
Hazardous situation
The stock is not considered to be at risk ( least concern ).
literature
- A. Reichenow: Ploceus nigrimentum. In: Die Vögel Afrikas, Vol. 3. Part 1, p. 39, 1904, Biodiversity Library
Web links
- Videos, photos and sound recordings of Ploceus nigrimentus in the Internet Bird Collection
- Weaver Watch
Individual evidence
- ↑ Schwarzkinnweber , in Avibase - The World Bird Database
- ↑ a b c d Handbook of the Birds of the World
- ↑ Old World sparrows, snowfinches, weavers
- ↑ Redlist