Southern Brown-throated Weaver (Ploceus xanthopterus)

Southern Brown-throated Weaver, a reference photo — Photo: Francesco Veronesi from Italy · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The southern brown-throated weaver (Ploceus xanthopterus) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Southern Brown-throated Weaver being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Ploceus castanops
Ploceus galbula
Ploceus subaureus
Ploceus vitellinus
Ploceus castaneiceps
Ploceus aurantius

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Ploceidae
Genus: Ploceus
Species: Ploceus xanthopterus

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