The Príncipe weaver (Ploceus princeps) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is endemic to São Tomé and Príncipe, where it is found on the island of Príncipe. It was described by Charles Lucien Bonaparte in 1851. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
| Príncipe weaver | |
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| male | |
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| female both on Principe island, São Tomé and Príncipe | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Ploceidae |
| Genus: | Ploceus |
| Species: | P. princeps
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| Ploceus princeps (Bonaparte, 1850)
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References edit
- ^ BirdLife International (2018). "Ploceus princeps". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T22718825A131452274. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T22718825A131452274.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
External links edit
- Principe Golden Weaver - Species text in Weaver Watch.
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