Bates's weaver
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Bates's weaver (Ploceus batesi) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is endemic to Cameroon, and is often regarded as inexplicably rare across its distribution.[2]
| Bates's weaver | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Ploceidae |
| Genus: | Ploceus |
| Species: | P. batesi |
| Binomial name | |
| Ploceus batesi (Sharpe, 1908) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Othyphantes batesi | |
Description
Similar in size and shape to other members of the genus Ploceus. Males are distinctive in their yellow undersides, bright chestnut heads with limited black throats, and olive green backs.
Taxonomy
It is named after George Latimer Bates, who collected the type specimen (a young female) near the Dja River on 29 January 1906.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Distribution
Known only from Cameroon.
Habitat
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
External links
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