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Maskenweber

Ploceus velatus

Least Concern
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Southern Masked-Weaver (Ploceus velatus) 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.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Germany, Israel, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇱 Israel 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese メンガタハタオリ
Chinese 南方黑臉織布鳥
Spanish Tejedor Enmascarado
French Tisserin à tête rousse
German Maskenweber
Portuguese tecelão-de-máscara
Russian Красноглазый ткач

Similar Species in Ploceus

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Augenbrauenweber
Ploceus superciliosus
Least Concern
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Baglafechtweber
Ploceus baglafecht
Least Concern
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Bannermanweber
Ploceus bannermani
Vulnerable
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Bayaweber
Ploceus philippinus
Least Concern
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Bengalenweber
Ploceus benghalensis
Least Concern
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Bocageweber
Ploceus temporalis
Least Concern
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Braunkappenweber
Ploceus insignis
Least Concern
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Braunkehlweber
Ploceus xanthopterus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Maskenweber?
The scientific name of Maskenweber is Ploceus velatus. It belongs to the genus Ploceus.
What is the conservation status of Maskenweber?
Maskenweber (Ploceus velatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Maskenweber live?
Maskenweber is found in Distributed across Germany, Israel, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Germany, Israel, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Maskenweber belong to?
Maskenweber (Ploceus velatus) belongs to the genus Ploceus, which is part of the taxonomic family Ploceidae.
Is Maskenweber endangered?
No, Maskenweber (Ploceus velatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Maskenweber belong to?
Maskenweber (Ploceus velatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Maskenweber?
The closest relatives of Maskenweber in the genus Ploceus include Augenbrauenweber, Baglafechtweber, Bannermanweber, Bayaweber, Bengalenweber.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Ploceus — 20 Species

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Augenbrauenweber
Ploceus superciliosus
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Baglafechtweber
Ploceus baglafecht
LC 🐾
Bannermanweber
Ploceus bannermani
VU 🐾
Bayaweber
Ploceus philippinus
LC 🐾
Bengalenweber
Ploceus benghalensis
LC 🐾
Bocageweber
Ploceus temporalis
LC 🐾
Braunkappenweber
Ploceus insignis
LC 🐾
Braunkehlweber
Ploceus xanthopterus
LC 🐾
Braunwangenweber
Ploceus batesi
EN 🐾
Brillenweber
Ploceus ocularis
LC 🐾
Cabanisweber
Ploceus intermedius
LC 🐾
Dorfweber
Ploceus cucullatus
LC 🐾
Dotterweber
Ploceus vitellinus
LC 🐾
Dreifarbenweber
Ploceus tricolor
LC 🐾
Foxweber
Ploceus spekeoides
NT 🐾
Gelbfußweber
Ploceus flavipes
VU 🐾
Gelbkappenweber
Ploceus dorsomaculatus
LC 🐾
Gelbrückenweber
Ploceus dichrocephalus
LC 🐾
Genickbandweber
Ploceus castaneiceps
LC 🐾
Gilbweber
Ploceus galbula
LC
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