Tisserin doré vs Tisserin gros-bec

Ploceus hypoxanthus compared with Ploceus superciliosus

Key Differences

• Tisserin doré is Near Threatened while Tisserin gros-bec is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Tisserin doré	Tisserin gros-bec
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Aves (oiseau)	Aves (oiseau)
Order same	Passeriformes (passereaux)	Passeriformes (passereaux)
Family same	Ploceidae	Ploceidae
Genus same	Ploceus	Ploceus
Species	Ploceus hypoxanthus	Ploceus superciliosus

Evolutionary Relationship

Tisserin doré and Tisserin gros-bec share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Ploceus.

Conservation Status

Tisserin doré

NT — Near Threatened

Tisserin gros-bec

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Tisserin doré	Tisserin gros-bec
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Tisserin doré

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Tisserin gros-bec

Habitat

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

Tisserin doré

The Asian Golden Weaver (Ploceus hypoxanthus) is a species in the genus Ploceus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments. Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Tisserin gros-bec

<em>Ploceus superciliosus</em>, the compact weaver, is a small passerine bird in the family Ploceidae found across sub-Saharan Africa, ranging from Senegal and Guinea in the west to Uganda and western Kenya in the east. Weavers of the genus Ploceus are renowned for their elaborate, intricately woven nests constructed by males as part of their breeding display, representing some of the most architecturally complex avian structures. The compact weaver inhabits forest edges, secondary growth, tall grasslands, and wooded savanna, often near water, showing preference for areas with abundant tall grass and reeds for nest attachment. It is typically found at low to medium elevations across the West and Central African forest zone. Males display distinctive yellowish-olive plumage with a chestnut-brown supercilium and dark mask, while females are more cryptically coloured. The species is primarily granivorous, feeding on grass seeds and small insects, particularly during the breeding season when protein-rich invertebrates are important for chick development. The IUCN classifies the compact weaver as Least Concern, reflecting its relatively widespread distribution and tolerance for secondary and disturbed habitats. Biological traits including average lifespan, body mass, and detailed population estimates remain poorly documented compared to more intensively studied weaver species. It is a social species typically nesting in small colonies.