Cinnamon Wattle vs アフリカコウヨウジャク

Acacia leprosa compared with Ploceus superciliosus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Cinnamon Wattle アフリカコウヨウジャク
Kingdom Plantae (植物) Animalia (動物)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (被子植物門) Chordata (脊索動物)
Class Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱) Aves (鳥類)
Order Fabales (マメ目) Passeriformes (スズメ目)
Family Fabaceae Ploceidae
Genus Acacia Ploceus
Species Acacia leprosa Ploceus superciliosus

Conservation Status

Cinnamon Wattle

LC — Least Concern

アフリカコウヨウジャク

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Cinnamon Wattle アフリカコウヨウジャク
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cinnamon Wattle

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

アフリカコウヨウジャク

Habitat

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

Cinnamon Wattle

The Cinnamon Wattle (Acacia leprosa) is a species in the genus Acacia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

アフリカコウヨウジャク

<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.

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