Madagascar weaver

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:behavior social
nest building
gptkbp:breeding_range tall grass
gptkbp:breeding_season October to January
gptkbp:climate_adaptation tolerates dry conditions
prefers wet areas for nesting
gptkbp:clutch_size 3 to 5 eggs
gptkbp:color gptkb:black
gptkb:yellow
gptkbp:coloration bright yellow underparts
black crown
dark brown wings
gptkbp:conservation_efforts breeding programs
habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance local folklore
gptkbp:diet insects
seeds
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:family gptkb:Ploceidae
gptkbp:fledging_period about 21 days
gptkbp:flight_style strong flier
gptkbp:foraging_behavior ground forager
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Ploceus
gptkbp:habitat grasslands
savannas
gptkbp:habitat_preference open areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Madagascar weaver
gptkbp:incubation_period about 14 days
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Vanga
Tsimihy
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Madagascar
gptkbp:nest_material gptkb:grass
leaves
gptkbp:nesting woven grass nests
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
snakes
gptkbp:related_species African weaver
Asian weaver
gptkbp:reproduction courtship displays
nest defense
gptkbp:research population dynamics
behavioral ecology
gptkbp:research_interest ornithology
gptkbp:size medium-sized bird
about 30 grams
about 18 cm
gptkbp:social_structure flocks
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting area
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
predation
gptkbp:vocalization calls
chirps
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Madagascar
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4