Cape Weaver vs Grevy's zebra

Ploceus capensis compared with Equus grevyi

Key Differences

• Cape Weaver is Least Concern while Grevy's zebra is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cape Weaver	Grevy's zebra
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Passeriformes (Songbirds)	Perissodactyla (Odd-toed Ungulates)
Family	Ploceidae	Equidae (Horses & Zebras)
Genus	Ploceus	Equus (Horses & Zebras)
Species	Ploceus capensis	Equus grevyi

Evolutionary Relationship

Cape Weaver and Grevy's zebra share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Cape Weaver

LC — Least Concern

Grevy's zebra

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Cape Weaver	Grevy's zebra
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cape Weaver

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

Grevy's zebra

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Cape Weaver

The Cape Weaver (Ploceus capensis) is a species in the genus Ploceus. It is currently classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.