The Katanga masked weaver (Ploceus katangae) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in south-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and northern Zambia.
There are two subspecies:
P. k. katangae - nominate subspecies, Katanga masked-weaver. Distributed along the Luapula River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in the species range in Zambia. P. k. upembae - Upemba masked-weaver. Distributed along the Lualaba River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Adult males have larger bills than nominate subspecies.
References
External links Katanga masked weaver - Species text in Weaver Watch.