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MN
Ploceus melanocephalus Black-headed weaver
Date assessed
2021-11-11
Year published
2022
Eicat category
MN (Minor)
Justification for EICAT assessment
The Black-headed weaver has been observed feeding on insects in Spain (Sanz-Aguilar et al. 2015).
Confidence rating
Low
Mechanism(s) of maximum impact
Predation
Countries of most severe impact
Spain
Description of impacts
The black-headed weaver feeds on native insect species and the seeds of native plant species. It could also compete with native passerines once the species reaches higher population densities.
Assessor
Tom Allmert; Thomas Evans
Contributors
Reviewers
EICAT authority
Recommended citation
Tom Allmert, Thomas Evans (2024). Ploceus melanocephalus. IUCN Environmental Impact Classification for Alien Taxa (EICAT).