Loango weaver
species of bird
The Loango weaver (Ploceus subpersonatus) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
It is found in Angola, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Gabon.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna, and swamps.
It is threatened by habitat loss.
It is estimated that there are somewhere between 2,500 and 10,000 of the bird in existence, so it is listed as a vulnerable species.
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External links
Loanga weaver – Species text in Weaver Watch.
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