Ploceus melanocephalus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ploceus_megarhynchus
gptkbp:adult_plumage acquired after first molt
gptkbp:appearance black head
brown head
yellow body
yellowish body
gptkbp:behavior gregarious
forages in flocks
gptkbp:breeding_season rainy season
gptkbp:class gptkb:Zord
gptkbp:color black mask
bright yellow underparts
dark brown wings
gptkbp:common_name Black-headed Weaver
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of fertility in some cultures
gptkbp:diet insects
seeds
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:sub-Saharan_Africa
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
1.8-2.2 cm
gptkbp:family gptkb:Ploceidae
gptkbp:fledging_period 21-24 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior ground forager
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Ploceus
gptkbp:habitat grasslands
savannas
near water sources
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ploceus melanocephalus
gptkbp:incubation_period 12-14 days
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:length 15-20 cm
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Africa
gptkbp:nesting builds nests in trees
grasses
leaves
suspended in trees
gptkbp:order gptkb:Passeriformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
snakes
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Ploceus_tricolor
gptkb:Ploceus_philippinus
gptkbp:reproduction lays 2-4 eggs
gptkbp:research_interest conservation biology
behavioral ecology
gptkbp:social_structure breeding colonies
gptkbp:soundtrack melodious chirps
gptkbp:subspecies Ploceus melanocephalus melanocephalus
Ploceus melanocephalus nigriceps
Ploceus melanocephalus ruficeps
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
human encroachment
gptkbp:vocalization calls during courtship
gptkbp:weight 30-50 g
gptkbp:wingspan 25-30 cm