Golden-backed Weaver vs Yellow-capped Weaver

Ploceus jacksoni compared with Ploceus dorsomaculatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden-backed Weaver	Yellow-capped Weaver
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Aves (Birds)	Aves (Birds)
Order same	Passeriformes (Songbirds)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family same	Ploceidae	Ploceidae
Genus same	Ploceus	Ploceus
Species	Ploceus jacksoni	Ploceus dorsomaculatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Golden-backed Weaver and Yellow-capped Weaver share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Ploceus.

Conservation Status

Golden-backed Weaver

LC — Least Concern

Yellow-capped Weaver

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden-backed Weaver	Yellow-capped Weaver
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden-backed Weaver

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Asia (United Arab Emirates) and Europe (5 countries).

Yellow-capped Weaver

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.

Golden-backed Weaver

Golden-backed Weaver (Ploceus jacksoni) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway