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Bannerman's weaver

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Passeriformes

Genus
  
Ploceus

Higher classification
  
Ploceus

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Ploceidae

Scientific name
  
Ploceus bannermani

Rank
  
Species

Similar
  
Bates's weaver, Bertram's weaver, Loango weaver, Golden‑naped weaver, Kilombero weaver

The Bannerman's weaver (Ploceus bannermani) is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family. It is found in Cameroon and Nigeria. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Its scientific and common names honor the ornithologist David Armitage Bannerman.

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Bannerman's weaver Wikipedia