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Orange Weaver

Ploceus aurantius

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and United Kingdom.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family
Ploceidae
Genus
Ploceus
Species
Ploceus aurantius (Orange Weaver)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オレンジハタオリ
Chinese 橙色織布鳥
Spanish Tejedor Anaranjado
French Tisserin orangé
German Königsweber
Portuguese tecelão-laranja
Russian Королевский ткач

Similar Species in Ploceus

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African Golden-Weaver
Ploceus subaureus
Least Concern
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Asian Golden Weaver
Ploceus hypoxanthus
Near Threatened
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Baglafecht Weaver
Ploceus baglafecht
Least Concern
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Bannerman's Weaver
Ploceus bannermani
Vulnerable
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Bar-winged Weaver
Ploceus angolensis
Least Concern
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Bates's Weaver
Ploceus batesi
Endangered
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Baya Weaver
Ploceus philippinus
Least Concern
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Bengal Weaver
Ploceus benghalensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Orange Weaver?
The scientific name of Orange Weaver is Ploceus aurantius. It belongs to the genus Ploceus.
What is the conservation status of Orange Weaver?
Orange Weaver (Ploceus aurantius) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Orange Weaver live?
Orange Weaver is found in Distributed across Norway and United Kingdom.. Countries include Norway, United Kingdom.
What family does Orange Weaver belong to?
Orange Weaver (Ploceus aurantius) belongs to the genus Ploceus, which is part of the taxonomic family Ploceidae.
Is Orange Weaver endangered?
No, Orange Weaver (Ploceus aurantius) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Orange Weaver belong to?
Orange Weaver (Ploceus aurantius) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Orange Weaver?
The closest relatives of Orange Weaver in the genus Ploceus include African Golden-Weaver, Asian Golden Weaver, Baglafecht Weaver, Bannerman's Weaver, Bar-winged Weaver.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Ploceus — 20 Species

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African Golden-Weaver
Ploceus subaureus
LC 🐾
Asian Golden Weaver
Ploceus hypoxanthus
NT 🐾
Baglafecht Weaver
Ploceus baglafecht
LC 🐾
Bannerman's Weaver
Ploceus bannermani
VU 🐾
Bar-winged Weaver
Ploceus angolensis
LC 🐾
Bates's Weaver
Ploceus batesi
EN 🐾
Baya Weaver
Ploceus philippinus
LC 🐾
Bengal Weaver
Ploceus benghalensis
LC 🐾
Bertram's Weaver
Ploceus bertrandi
LC 🐾
Black-billed Weaver
Ploceus melanogaster
LC 🐾
Black-chinned Weaver
Ploceus nigrimentus
LC 🐾
Black-headed Weaver
Ploceus melanocephalus
LC 🐾
Black-necked/Spectacled Weaver
Ploceus nigricollis
LC 🐾
Bocage's Weaver
Ploceus temporalis
LC 🐾
Brown-capped Weaver
Ploceus insignis
LC 🐾
Cape Weaver
Ploceus capensis
LC 🐾
Chestnut Weaver
Ploceus rubiginosus
LC 🐾
Cinnamon Weaver
Ploceus badius
LC 🐾
Clarke's Weaver
Ploceus golandi
EN 🐾
Compact Weaver
Ploceus superciliosus
LC
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