Speke's Weaver
Speke's Weaver
100
1 week ago
door
Henk Spuijbroek
Points:
100
Speke's Weaver is a common and conspicuous weaver bird, with breeding males featuring a bright golden-yellow plumage and a black face. It is often found in human-modified landscapes.
Where to spot
Found in East Africa, primarily in Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, and Uganda. Inhabits savannas, grasslands, agricultural areas, towns, and gardens.
How to spot
Look for its bright golden-yellow plumage and black face (in breeding males). They are often found in large, noisy colonies, even in urban settings. Listen for their constant, chattering 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
Found in East Africa, primarily in Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, and Uganda. Inhabits savannas, grasslands, agricultural areas, towns, and gardens.
How to spot
Look for its bright golden-yellow plumage and black face (in breeding males). They are often found in large, noisy colonies, even in urban settings. Listen for their constant, chattering 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.
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Named after John Hanning Speke, a British explorer. These birds are highly adaptable and often nest in towns and villages, becoming familiar sights.
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- Recently spotted
- 1 (Seen in the last 3 months)
- Last spotted
- 1 week ago door Henk Spuijbroek
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