Spectacled Weaver
Where to spot
Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa, from Guinea to Kenya and south to South Africa. Inhabits forests, woodlands, savannas, cultivated areas, and gardens.
How to spot
Look for its olive-green plumage and prominent yellow eye-ring. They are often seen in pairs or small groups, foraging in trees or bushes. Listen for their varied, often high-pitched calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Breeding activity is most prominent during the rainy season, when males are brightly colored and active.
Where to spot
Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa, from Guinea to Kenya and south to South Africa. Inhabits forests, woodlands, savannas, cultivated areas, and gardens.
How to spot
Look for its olive-green plumage and prominent yellow eye-ring. They are often seen in pairs or small groups, foraging in trees or bushes. Listen for their varied, often high-pitched calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Breeding activity is most prominent during the rainy season, when males are brightly colored and active.
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Credits:
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Males build neat, retort-shaped nests with a short entrance tunnel, often suspended from branches. These nests are woven from grass and plant fibers.
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