Bates's weaver
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{{speciesbox
| name = Bates's weaver
| image = OthyphantesBatesiGronvold.jpg
| status = EN
| status_system = IUCN3.1
| genus = Ploceus
| species = batesi
| authority = (Sharpe, 1908)
| synonyms = Othyphantes batesi
}}
Bates's weaver (Ploceus batesi) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is endemic to Cameroon, and is often regarded as inexplicably rare across its distribution.
Description
Similar in size and shape to other members of the genus Ploceus. Males are distinctive in their yellow undersides, bright chestnut heads with limited black throats, and olive green backs.
Taxonomy
It is named after George Latimer Bates, who collected the type specimen (a young female) near the Dja River on 29 January 1906.{{cite journal |last1=Demey |first1=Ron |title=Little-known African bird: The enigmatic Bates's Weaver Ploceus batesi |journal=Bulletin of the African Bird Club |date=2007 |volume=14 |issue=1 |pages=79–80|doi=10.5962/p.309810 |doi-access=free }}
Distribution and habitat
=Distribution=
Known only from Cameroon.
=Habitat=
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
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External links
- [http://weavers.adu.org.za/sp.php?spp=3896 Bates's weaver] - Species text in Weaver Watch.
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Category:Endemic birds of Cameroon
Category:Taxonomy articles created by Polbot
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