Northern brown-throated weaver

The northern brown-throated weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Uganda, Rwanda and adjacent northern Burundi, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, western Kenya and northwestern Tanzania.

Distribution

Region

East African Great Lakes region

Typical Environment

Occurs around wetlands in Uganda, Rwanda, northern Burundi, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, western Kenya, and northwestern Tanzania. It favors papyrus swamps, reedbeds, and vegetated lake margins, especially around the Lake Victoria basin. Also found along slow-flowing rivers, floodplains, and occasionally rice paddies and man-made ponds if emergent vegetation is present. Avoids dry savannas and heavily disturbed shorelines lacking tall marsh plants.

Altitude Range

900–1800 m

Climate Zone

Tropical

Characteristics

Size14–17 cm

Wing Span22–25 cm

Male Weight0.032 kg

Female Weight0.028 kg

Life Expectancy6 years

Ease of Keeping

Beginner friendly: 2/5

Useful to know

A colonial weaver of papyrus and reed swamps, it suspends intricately woven, oval nests over open water to deter predators. Males build multiple fresh green nests to attract females, and colonies can be very noisy during the breeding season. Its presence often indicates healthy wetland vegetation around the East African Great Lakes.

Gallery

FemaleLake Bunyonyi, Uganda

Behaviour

Temperament

social and active

Flight Pattern

short rapid wingbeats

Social Behavior

Highly colonial, nesting in clusters over water attached to papyrus and reeds. Males weave several hanging nests from fresh grass strips and may be polygynous. Nests are often positioned over open water to reduce access by terrestrial predators.

Migratory Pattern

Resident

Song Description

A busy chorus of chattering, buzzes, and metallic notes, especially around colonies. Males give rapid, nasal calls while displaying at nest entrances.

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Requires Supplement

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