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Rufous-tailed Weaver

Rufous-tailed Weaver

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The Rufous-tailed Weaver is a large, terrestrial weaver bird distinguished by its long rufous tail and streaky brown plumage. It is a social species, often seen foraging on the ground in open habitats.
Where to spot
Endemic to central Tanzania and southern Kenya. Inhabits dry open savannas, grasslands, and thornbush.
How to spot
Look for its large size, long rufous tail, and streaky brown body. They are typically found on the ground in small groups. Listen for their harsh, chattering calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon when foraging for seeds and insects.
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File:Histurgops ruficauda 110755227.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Histurgops ruficauda 110755231.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Histurgops ruficauda 235207079.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Histurgops ruficauda 258416520.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Histurgops ruficauda 314552103.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Histurgops ruficauda 64716350.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rufous-tailed weaver (Histurgops ruficauda), Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rufous-tailed weaver (Histurgops ruficauda), Tanzania.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rufous-tailed weaver (Histurgops ruficauda).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Tejedor colirrojo (Histurgops ruficauda), zona de conservación de Ngorongoro, Tanzania, 2024-05-27, DD 59.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Unlike many weavers that build intricate hanging nests, this species constructs a bulky, messy nest on the ground or low in bushes, often in a communal fashion.
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