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File:Luigi Balugani - Ploceus ocularis (Spectacled Weaver) - B1977.14.8488(23) - Yale Center for British Art.jpg

Spectacled Weaver

Spectacled Weaver

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The Spectacled Weaver is a distinctive weaver bird, easily recognized by its prominent yellow 'spectacles' or eye-ring, contrasting with its mostly olive-green plumage. It is a common species of diverse habitats.
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.
File:Luigi Balugani - Ploceus ocularis (Spectacled Weaver) - B1977.14.8488(23) - Yale Center for British Art.jpg
File:Ploceus ocularis -Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa-8.jpg
File:Ploceus ocularis -Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa-8 (1).jpg
File:Spectacled Weaver (Ploceus ocularis) (32246250205).jpg
File:Spectacled weaver (Ploceus ocularis ocularis) male Mbombela.jpg
File:Spectacled weaver (Ploceus ocularis ocularis) male feeding Mbombela.jpg
File:Luigi Balugani - Ploceus ocularis (Spectacled Weaver) - B1977.14.8488(23) - Yale Center for British Art.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ploceus ocularis -Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ploceus ocularis -Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa-8 (1).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Spectacled Weaver (Ploceus ocularis) (32246250205).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Spectacled weaver (Ploceus ocularis ocularis) male Mbombela.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Spectacled weaver (Ploceus ocularis ocularis) male feeding Mbombela.jpg
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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