YW
North America
Yellow-throated Weaver
Quelea cucullatusvela
About this species
The Yellow-throated Weaver (Ploceidae) is widely distributed across North America, where it favours urban environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.
The Yellow-throated Weaver is part of the order Passeriformes and the Ploceidae family. Its preferred habitat is urban, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Least Concern, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of North America.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Ploceidae family and Passeriformes order.