Holub's Golden Weaver is a medium-sized weaver bird with golden-yellow plumage and a dark mask in breeding males. It is a common species of open woodlands and savannas.
Where to spot
Widespread across Central and Southern Africa, from Democratic Republic of Congo and Tanzania south to South Africa. Inhabits open woodlands, savannas, grasslands, and cultivated areas.
How to spot
Look for its golden-yellow plumage and, in breeding males, the dark mask. They are often seen in pairs or small groups, foraging in trees or on the ground. Listen for their loud, distinctive calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Breeding activity is most prominent during the rainy season, when males are in their brightest plumage and are actively building nests.
Where to spot
Widespread across Central and Southern Africa, from Democratic Republic of Congo and Tanzania south to South Africa. Inhabits open woodlands, savannas, grasslands, and cultivated areas.
How to spot
Look for its golden-yellow plumage and, in breeding males, the dark mask. They are often seen in pairs or small groups, foraging in trees or on the ground. Listen for their loud, distinctive calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Breeding activity is most prominent during the rainy season, when males are in their brightest plumage and are actively building nests.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is named after Emil Holub, a Czech explorer. It is known for its distinctive, often chattering and buzzing song, which is a characteristic sound of the African bush.
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