Sociable Weaver
Sociable Weaver (<em>Philetairus socius</em>) is a species of Weavers, Widowbirds (<em>Ploceidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Sociable Weaver (Philetairus socius) is a species of Weavers, Widowbirds (Ploceidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Philetairus; binomial: Philetairus socius; authority: (Latham, 1790).
Distribution
Breeding range: Africa.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Treat as monotypic; includes xericus and geminus (Hockey et al. 2005).
