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Taveta Golden-Weaver

Taveta Golden-Weaver

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The Golden-backed Weaver is a vibrant yellow weaver bird, with breeding males displaying a golden-yellow head and underparts, and a contrasting olive-green back. It prefers wooded habitats.
Where to spot
Found in West and Central Africa, from Senegal to Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola. Inhabits savannas, open woodlands, forest edges, and cultivated areas.
How to spot
Look for its bright yellow head and underparts contrasting with an olive-green back. Search open woodlands and savannas. Listen for their varied, often harsh 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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File:Ploceidae Ploceus castaneiceps 3.1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Taveta Golden-weaver Ploceus castaneiceps National Aviary 1000px.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species often builds its nests in small, loose colonies, typically suspended from thin branches, which discourages predators from accessing them.
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