Black-breasted Weaver (Ploceus benghalensis) Female – Gujarat, India | Bird Photography

Description

Capture the subtle beauty of the female Black-breasted Weaver (Ploceus benghalensis), photographed in Gujarat, India by wildlife photographer Amarjeetsinh Jhala.

The Black-breasted Weaver is a distinctive Indian weaver belonging to the family Ploceidae. It is also known as the Bengal Weaver and Black-throated Weaver. The species occurs across parts of the Indian subcontinent and is recorded in Gujarat as a resident bird.

This photograph focuses on the female Black-breasted Weaver, making it a useful image for bird identification, wildlife education, ornithological publications, nature articles, conservation projects and bird photography collections.

Black-breasted Weavers are associated with open landscapes and wetland-related habitats, where they can occur around grassland, agricultural areas and vegetation near water. Their diet includes plant-based foods such as seeds and grains, along with small animal food items.

According to the State of India’s Birds 2025, the Black-breasted Weaver is classified as Low Priority in Gujarat, with a global conservation category of Least Concern and protection under Schedule II of India’s wildlife protection framework. The species is classified as a resident and is associated with wetland habitats.

Product Details

• Common Name: Black-breasted Weaver
• Scientific Name: Ploceus benghalensis
• Other Names: Bengal Weaver, Black-throated Weaver, Black-throated Weaverbird
• Family: Ploceidae
• Bird Type: Weaver / Passerine
• Sex: Female
• Location: Gujarat, India
• Status: Resident
• Habitat: Wetlands, grasslands, agricultural landscapes, reedbeds and other open habitats
• Diet: Seeds, grains and other plant material, with insects and other small food items also taken
• Global Conservation Status: Least Concern
• India Conservation Priority: Low Priority
• Protection in India: Schedule II
• Photographer: Amarjeetsinh Jhala

Photography Licensing

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