Yellow-legged weaver
The yellow-legged weaver (Ploceus flavipes) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is endemic to Democratic Republic of the Congo.
| Yellow-legged weaver | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Ploceidae |
| Genus: | Ploceus |
| Species: | P. flavipes |
| Binomial name | |
| Ploceus flavipes (Chapin, 1916) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Malimbus flavipes Chapin, 1916 | |
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- BirdLife International (2016). "Ploceus flavipes". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22719061A94609192. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22719061A94609192.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
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