Preuss's Weaver is a medium-sized weaver bird, with breeding males featuring a glossy black head and back, contrasting with a yellow breast and belly. It is a species of African rainforests.
Where to spot
Found in West and Central Africa, including Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and Democratic Republic of Congo. Inhabits primary and mature secondary lowland rainforests.
How to spot
Look for its glossy black head and back, contrasting with a yellow breast and belly. Search the mid to upper canopy of dense forests. Listen for its high-pitched calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout daylight hours, often seen in pairs or small groups in the canopy.
Where to spot
Found in West and Central Africa, including Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and Democratic Republic of Congo. Inhabits primary and mature secondary lowland rainforests.
How to spot
Look for its glossy black head and back, contrasting with a yellow breast and belly. Search the mid to upper canopy of dense forests. Listen for its high-pitched calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout daylight hours, often seen in pairs or small groups in the canopy.
Named after Paul Preuss, a German botanist and explorer. This species is often found in mixed-species foraging flocks in the forest canopy.
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