Comoro Weaver
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  • Scientific Name: Foudia eminentissima
  • Common Name/s: COMORO WEAVER
  • Sub Species in country / area of origin: None
  • Origin / Distribution: Comoro Island
  • Habitat In Wild: ?
  • Status In Wild: ?
  • Status In (Australian) Captivity:  Rare
  • Age To Sexual Maturity: ?
  • Adult plumage: attained at about ? months  
  • Best breeding years (estimate):  24 months till about the 10th year.
  • Lifespan (estimate):  approx. 10 - 15 years
  • Sexing: Monomorphic / Dimorphic
  • Mutations: None
  • Availability: Specialist breeders.
  • Temperament: Comoro Weavers are more aggressive than their close relative, the Madagascar Weaver.
  • Cost (Victoria) Per Pair: - Normal colour (Approx.) $1000
  • Description Of Adults: Closely related to the Madagascar Weaver.
  1. Length: Approx. ? mm (or approx. ? inches)
  2. Colour ( "normal" colour ): Refer photo/s above if available.
  3. Weight: Approx. ? gms (or approx. ? ozs)
Aviary Notes:

Level Of Knowledge Required: Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced / Specialist Breeders Only.

Government Regulations & By-Laws:  Refer to "Government Laws" web page.

Housing Requirements:  Click on "Housing birds" web page for full details on the housing of Weavers & Whydahs or read on for specific details for this finch.

Not to be housed with the Madagascar Weaver.  Easily hybridizes with the Madagascar Weaver.

Require a large planted aviary for best results.  With numbers of good breeding pairs fairly low, the owner should be prepared to allowing only one pair per aviary and have no other species of birds in that aviary. This will also eliminate the possibility of hybridizing between some of the other weavers.  Cock birds will aggressively guard and protect the nest and the surrounding area.

Diet / Feeding:  Click on "Weavers & Whydahs" web page for full details on the nutrition of Weavers & Whydahs or read on for specific details for this finch.

Weavers and whydahs are seed eaters that require significant quantities of live food to raise their young.  A variety of insects gives best results e.g. mealworms, crickets, small grass hoppers, small cockroaches, termites, moths etc.

A good quality finch seed mix, seeding grasses/grains and a variety of insects are necessary.  Some people supply soaked or sprouted seed.

Nesting:  A basic overview only.

  • Roosting nest: Yes / No
  • Nesting months:  Late August/early September onwards
  • Nesting receptacles:
  • Nesting materials:
  • Who incubates the eggs:  Hen / cock / both share.

Breeding:  Also refer to the "Weavers & Whydahs" web page for more breeding information.

Egg Colour....   Clutch/s per year  2.  Eggs per nest  2 - 4.  Incubation approx  14 days.  Fledge approx  3 weeks.  Independent approx. another  2 - 4 weeks.

A cock bird will pair up with two or more hens. With numbers of good breeding pairs fairly low, the owner should be prepared to allowing only one pair per aviary and have no other species of birds in that aviary. This will also eliminate the possibility of hybridizing between some of the other weavers.  Cock birds will aggressively guard and protect the nest and the surrounding area.

The cock bird has a nuptial plumage during breeding season.  The cock birds usually acquire their breeding plumage about July.
Hens have a minimal plumage change through the year.

Easily hybridizes with the Madagascar Weaver.  Hens of the Comoro and Madagascar Weavers are almost identical.

Artificial incubation, hand rearing or fostering will not be covered on this web site.  It is too complex and diverse in nature to be attempted here.  Refer "Specific References" as listed below and "General References" listings.

Health Issues:  Refer  "Avian Health Issues" web page for information and references.

  • Worming and parasite control and Quarantine requirements of new bird/s or sick bird/s are considered to require veterinary advice and therefore not covered on this web site.  Refer "Avian Health Issues" web page option.
  • Avian medicine is advancing at a rapid pace.  Keep updating your knowledge and skills.

General References:  Refer to references listed on "Book References" web page.

Specific References:

  • Australian Aviculture
  • A/A Vol  7 No 2 Feb 1953 Page 17.
  • A/A Vol  6 No 12 Dec 1952 Page 148.
  • A/A Vol  6 No 11 Nov 1952 Page 126.
  • A/A Vol  5 No 10 Oct 1951 Page 116-117.
  • Australian Birdkeeper
  • ABK Vol 11  Issue 4. Aug-Sept  1998  Page 176-179.

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