褐翅織布鳥 vs Lofty Pericote

Ploceus superciliosus compared with Auliscomys sublimis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	褐翅織布鳥	Lofty Pericote
Kingdom same	Animalia (动物界)	Animalia (动物界)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索动物门)	Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class	Aves (鳥綱)	Mammalia (哺乳動物)
Order	Passeriformes (雀形目)	Rodentia (啮齿目)
Family	Ploceidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Ploceus	Auliscomys
Species	Ploceus superciliosus	Auliscomys sublimis

Evolutionary Relationship

褐翅織布鳥 and Lofty Pericote share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (脊索动物门)

Conservation Status

褐翅織布鳥

LC — Least Concern

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	褐翅織布鳥	Lofty Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

褐翅織布鳥

Habitat

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

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

褐翅織布鳥

<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.