The eastern golden weaver (Ploceus subaureus) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in eastern and south-eastern Africa. Alternative names used for the eastern golden weaver include yellow weaver, olive-headed golden weaver, and African golden weaver.
| Eastern golden weaver | |
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| Photographed in Zanzibar | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Ploceidae |
| Genus: | Ploceus |
| Species: | P. subaureus
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| Binomial name | |
| Ploceus subaureus Smith, 1839
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References
edit- ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Ploceus subaureus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22718811A94597875. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22718811A94597875.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
External links
edit- Eastern golden weaver - Species text in Weaver Watch.
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