Black-capped Social-Weaver
Black-capped Social-Weaver
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Cabanis's Social Weaver is a small, brown-and-white weaver bird, easily identified by its streaky chest and social behavior. It is a communal breeder, constructing large shared nests.
Where to spot
Found in eastern Africa, ranging from Somalia and Ethiopia south to Kenya and Tanzania. Inhabits arid and semi-arid savannas and acacia woodlands.
How to spot
Look for its streaky underparts and social behavior. They are typically found in noisy groups around their communal nests or foraging on the ground. Listen for their characteristic chattering calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Breeding activity is tied to the rainy season, but birds are present and active throughout the year.
Where to spot
Found in eastern Africa, ranging from Somalia and Ethiopia south to Kenya and Tanzania. Inhabits arid and semi-arid savannas and acacia woodlands.
How to spot
Look for its streaky underparts and social behavior. They are typically found in noisy groups around their communal nests or foraging on the ground. Listen for their characteristic chattering calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Breeding activity is tied to the rainy season, but birds are present and active throughout the year.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species often builds its communal nests in acacia trees, constructing them from thorny twigs and grass, with multiple entrance holes leading to individual breeding chambers.
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