Olive-naped Weaver (Ploceus brachypterus)

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

The olive-naped weaver (Ploceus brachypterus) is a bird species in the family Ploceidae. It is found in West Africa from Senegal and Gambia to Cameroon.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Olive-naped 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 ocularis
Ploceus aurantius
Ploceus nigricollis
Ploceus xanthops
Ploceus pelzelni

Classification

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

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