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Chestnut-and-black Weaver

Chestnut-and-black Weaver

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The Village Golden-Weaver is a striking weaver bird, with breeding males featuring a bright golden-yellow body and a contrasting dark face. It is found in wetlands and savannas.
Where to spot
Found in Central and West Africa, including Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Angola. Inhabits wetlands, papyrus swamps, reedbeds, and lush savannas, often near water.
How to spot
Look for its golden-yellow plumage and dark face. Search wetlands and marshy areas. Listen for their noisy, chattering calls from within the breeding colonies.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Breeding activity is most prominent during the rainy season, when males are brightly colored and active in nest building.
File:Vieillot's black weaver (Ploceus nigerrimus castaneofuscus) male.jpg
File:Vieillot's black weaver (Ploceus nigerrimus castaneofuscus) male.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species often builds its nests in large colonies, suspended from branches over water, which provides a degree of protection from terrestrial predators.
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