Alternative names: Bengal Weaver or Black-throated Weaver.
- Ploceus benghalensis
Identification
15cm (6 in)
Adult
- Brown crown and upper plumage
- Black pectoral band (not so full as in the breeding male)
- Prominent supercilium
- Ear spot
- Light yellow moustachial streaks
Breeding Male
- Brilliant golden-yellow crown
- White throat
- Black band separates throat from fulvous-white underparts.
Distribution
Lowlands of Pakistan to peninsula India, Nepal and Bangladesh
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Northern river plains, reeds, shallow lakes, or extensive tall grass areas.
Behaviour
Breeding
The males build an enclosed nest from reeds and mud in reed beds. Females are encouraged by a ritual dance. The clutch consists of 3-4 white eggs.
Diet
Their diet consists mostly of seeds, particularly grass seed.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2017. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2017, with updates to August 2017. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive (retrieved September 2015)
- Wikipedia
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2025) Black-breasted Weaver. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 3 May 2025 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Black-breasted_Weaver
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