Compact Weaver vs Fox's Weaver

Ploceus superciliosus compared with Ploceus spekeoides

Key Differences

• Compact Weaver is Least Concern while Fox's Weaver is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Compact Weaver	Fox's Weaver
Kingdom same	Animalia (동물)	Animalia (동물)
Phylum same	Chordata (척삭동물)	Chordata (척삭동물)
Class same	Aves (새)	Aves (새)
Order same	Passeriformes (참새목)	Passeriformes (참새목)
Family same	Ploceidae	Ploceidae
Genus same	Ploceus	Ploceus
Species	Ploceus superciliosus	Ploceus spekeoides

Evolutionary Relationship

Compact Weaver and Fox's Weaver share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Ploceus.

Conservation Status

Compact Weaver

LC — Least Concern

Fox's Weaver

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Compact Weaver	Fox's Weaver
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Compact Weaver

Habitat

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

Fox's Weaver

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.

Compact Weaver

<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.