Species list in taxonomic order

• Compact Weaver
  Compact Weaver
  The Compact Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is found in Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria,...
  
  , Ploceus superciliosus - sometimes separated in monotypic
  Monotypic
  In biology, a monotypic taxon is a taxonomic group with only one biological type. The term's usage differs slightly between botany and zoology. The term monotypic has a separate use in conservation biology, monotypic habitat, regarding species habitat conversion eliminating biodiversity and...
  
   genus Pachyphantes
• Black-chinned Weaver
  Black-chinned Weaver
  The Black-chinned Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is found in the Bailundu Highlands of western Angola, on the Batéké Plateau in Republic of the Congo, and in eastern Gabon.-References:...
  
  , Ploceus nigrimentus
• Baglafecht Weaver
  Baglafecht Weaver
  The Baglafecht Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is found in Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical...
  
  , Ploceus baglafecht
• Bertram's Weaver
  Bertram's Weaver
  Bertram's Weaver , sometimes called Bertrand's Weaver, is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family. It is found in Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia. It is named after Bertram Lutley Sclater, a captain in the British army who served in Africa in the late 19th century...
  
  , Ploceus bertrandi
• Slender-billed Weaver
  Slender-billed Weaver
  The Slender-billed Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is found in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, and Zambia.-References:*...
  
  , Ploceus pelzelni
• Loango Weaver
  Loango Weaver
  The Loango Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is found in Angola, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Gabon....
  
  , Ploceus subpersonatus
• Little Weaver
  Little Weaver
  The Little Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan,...
  
  , Ploceus luteolus
• Lesser Masked Weaver
  Lesser Masked Weaver
  The Lesser Masked Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is found in Angola, Botswana, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland,...
  
  , Ploceus intermedius
• Spectacled Weaver
  Spectacled Weaver
  The Spectacled Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family. It is found widely in woodland, forest edge and gardens of East, Middle and Southern Africa, but is absent from the most arid regions and dense, primary rainforest...
  
  , Ploceus ocularis
• Bannerman's Weaver
  Bannerman's Weaver
  The Bannerman's Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is found in Cameroon and Nigeria.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.It is threatened by habitat loss....
  
  , Ploceus bannermani
• Bates's Weaver
  Bates's Weaver
  The Bates's Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is endemic to Cameroon.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.It is threatened by habitat loss.- References :...
  
  , Ploceus batesi
• Black-necked Weaver
  Black-necked Weaver
  The Black-necked Weaver is a resident breeding bird species in much of tropical Africa from Senegal and northern Angola, South Sudan and Tanzania.-Distribution and biology:This weaver occurs in forests, especially in wet habitats...
  
  , Ploceus nigricollis
• Black-billed Weaver
  Black-billed Weaver
  The Black-billed Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is found in Burundi, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.-References:...
  
  , Ploceus melanogaster
• Strange Weaver
  Strange Weaver
  The Strange Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda.- References :* BirdLife International 2004. . Downloaded on 26 July 2007....
  
  , Ploceus alienus
• Bocage's Weaver
  Bocage's Weaver
  The Bocage's Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is found in Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Zambia.-References:* BirdLife International 2004. . Downloaded on 26 July 2007....
  
  , Ploceus temporalis
• Cape Weaver
  Cape Weaver
  The Cape Weaver is a resident breeding bird species endemic to South Africa.This common species occurs in grassland, agricultural and fynbos habitats, often near rivers...
  
  , Ploceus capensis
• Eastern Golden Weaver, Ploceus subaureus
• Holub's Golden Weaver, Ploceus xanthops
• Príncipe Weaver, Ploceus princeps
• Orange Weaver
  Orange Weaver
  The Orange Weaver Finch is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Togo, and Uganda...
  
  , Ploceus aurantius
• Golden Palm Weaver
  Golden Palm Weaver
  The Golden Palm Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania.-References:* BirdLife International 2004. . Downloaded on 26 July 2007....
  
  , Ploceus bojeri
• Taveta Weaver, Ploceus castaneiceps
• Southern Brown-throated Weaver
  Southern Brown-throated Weaver
  The Southern Brown-throated Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is found in Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.-References:...
  
  , Ploceus xanthopterus
• Northern Brown-throated Weaver
  Northern Brown-throated Weaver
  The Northern Brown-throated Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda.-References:...
  
  , Ploceus castanops
• Kilombero Weaver
  Kilombero Weaver
  The Kilombero Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is endemic to Tanzania.Its natural habitat is swamps.It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...
  
  , Ploceus burnieri
• Rueppell's Weaver
  Rueppell's Weaver
  The Rüppell's Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is found in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.-References:...
  
  , Ploceus galbula
• Heuglin's Masked Weaver, Ploceus heuglini
• Northern Masked Weaver, Ploceus taeniopterus
• Vitelline Masked Weaver, Ploceus vitellinus
• Southern Masked Weaver, Ploceus velatus
• Katanga Masked Weaver Ploceus katangae
• Lufira Masked Weaver, Ploceus ruweti
• Tanzanian Masked Weaver, Ploceus reichardi
• Village Weaver
  Village Weaver
  The Village Weaver , also known as the Spotted-backed Weaver or Black-headed Weaver , is a species of bird found in much of sub-Saharan Africa...
  
  , Ploceus cucullatus
• Giant Weaver
  Giant Weaver
  The Giant Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family. It is endemic to São Tomé and Príncipe. It can climb trees and branches, rather like a treecreeper or sittella. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
  
  , Ploceus grandis
• Speke's Weaver
  Speke's Weaver
  Speke's Weaver is a familiar East African songbird.The eyes are pale and the bill is on the large side for a weaver. Unlike many weavers, it has the same plumage all year. The adult male is yellow with black throat , face, and bill, and variable black mottling on the back...
  
  , Ploceus spekei
• Fox's Weaver
  Fox's Weaver
  The Fox's Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is endemic to Uganda.Its natural habitats are moist savanna, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, and swamps....
  
  , Ploceus spekeoides
• Vieillot's Black Weaver
  Vieillot's Black Weaver
  The Vieillot's Black Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is found in Angola, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia,...
  
  , Ploceus nigerrimus
• Weyns's Weaver
  Weyns's Weaver
  The Weyns's Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, and Uganda.-References:* BirdLife International 2004. . Downloaded on 26 July 2007....
  
  , Ploceus weynsi
• Clarke's Weaver
  Clarke's Weaver
  The Clarke's Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is endemic to Kenya.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...
  
  , Ploceus golandi
• Black-headed Weaver
  Black-headed Weaver
  The Black-headed Weaver , also known as the Yellow-backed Weaver, is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family. It is found in savanna and similar habitats, typically near water, in West, Central and East Africa. It has also been introduced to Spain and Portugal.-References:* BirdLife International...
  
  , Ploceus melanocephalus
• Juba Weaver, Ploceus dichrocephalus
• Golden-backed Weaver
  Golden-backed Weaver
  The Golden-backed Weaver , also known as Jackson's Weaver, is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is found in Burundi, Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.-References:...
  
  , Ploceus jacksoni
• Cinnamon Weaver
  Cinnamon Weaver
  The Cinnamon Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is endemic to Sudan and nearby countries.-References:* BirdLife International 2004. . Downloaded on 26 July 2007....
  
  , Ploceus badius
• Chestnut Weaver
  Chestnut Weaver
  The Chestnut Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is found in Angola, Botswana, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Namibia, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.-References:...
  
  , Ploceus rubiginosus
• Golden-naped Weaver
  Golden-naped Weaver
  The Golden-naped Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is endemic to Democratic Republic of the Congo.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.It is threatened by habitat loss....
  
  , Ploceus aureonucha
• Yellow-mantled Weaver
  Yellow-mantled Weaver
  The Yellow-mantled Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is found in Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan,...
  
  , Ploceus tricolor
• Maxwell's Black Weaver
  Maxwell's Black Weaver
  The Maxwell's Black Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Uganda.-References:*...
  
  , Ploceus albinucha
• Nelicourvi Weaver
  Nelicourvi Weaver
  The Nelicourvi Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is endemic to Madagascar.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.-References:...
  
  , Ploceus nelicourvi
• Sakalava Weaver
  Sakalava Weaver
  The Sakalava Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is endemic to Madagascar.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.-References:...
  
  , Ploceus sakalava
• Streaked Weaver
  Streaked Weaver
  The Streaked Weaver is a species of weaver bird found in South Asia. These are not as common as the Baya Weaver but are similar looking but have streaked underparts.They nest in small colonies often in reed beds near water bodies....
  
  , Ploceus manyar
• Baya Weaver
  Baya Weaver
  The Baya Weaver is a weaverbird found across South and Southeast Asia. Flocks of these birds are found in grasslands, cultivated areas, scrub and secondary growth and they are best known for their hanging retort shaped nests woven from leaves...
  
  , Ploceus philippinus
• Asian Golden Weaver
  Asian Golden Weaver
  The Asian Golden Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is found in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam....
  
  , Ploceus hypoxanthus
• Finn's Weaver
  Finn's Weaver
  Finn's Weaver or Finn's Baya is a species of weaver bird found in the Ganges and Brahmaputra valleys in India and Nepal. Two races are known; the nominate from the Kumaon area and salimalii from the eastern Terai....
  
  , Ploceus megarhynchus
• Black-breasted Weaver, Ploceus benghalensis
• Dark-backed Weaver, Ploceus bicolor
• Preuss's Weaver
  Preuss's Weaver
  The Preuss's Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.-References:* BirdLife International 2004. ....
  
  , Ploceus preussi
• Yellow-capped Weaver
  Yellow-capped Weaver
  The Yellow-capped Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Gabon.-References:...
  
  , Ploceus dorsomaculatus
• Usambara Weaver
  Usambara Weaver
  The Usambara Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is endemic to Tanzania.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and plantations .It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...
  
  , Ploceus nicolli
• Olive-headed Weaver
  Olive-headed Weaver
  The Olive-headed Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is found in Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...
  
  , Ploceus olivaceiceps
• Brown-capped Weaver
  Brown-capped Weaver
  The Brown-capped Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is found in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.-References:* BirdLife International 2004. . ...
  
  , Ploceus insignis
• Bar-winged Weaver
  Bar-winged Weaver
  The Bar-winged Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is found in Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Zambia.-References:* BirdLife International 2004. . Downloaded on 26 July 2007....
  
  , Ploceus angolensis
• Sao Tome Weaver
  São Tomé Weaver
  The São Tomé Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is endemic to São Tomé and Príncipe.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes.-References:...
  
  , Ploceus sanctithomae
• Yellow-legged Weaver
  Yellow-legged Weaver
  The Yellow-legged Weaver is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.It is endemic to Democratic Republic of the Congo.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.It is threatened by habitat loss....
  
  , Ploceus flavipes