The White-billed Buffalo Weaver is a large, sturdy weaver bird known for its distinctive stout white bill and dark plumage. It is a highly social species, often seen in dry savannas.
Where to spot
Widespread across eastern and northeastern Africa, from Sudan and Ethiopia south to Kenya and Tanzania. Inhabits arid and semi-arid savannas, thornbush, and open woodlands.
How to spot
Look for their large, conspicuous communal nests in trees. Observe them foraging on the ground, often near livestock like buffalo, feeding on insects they disturb.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Breeding activity and nest construction are most pronounced during the rainy season.
Where to spot
Widespread across eastern and northeastern Africa, from Sudan and Ethiopia south to Kenya and Tanzania. Inhabits arid and semi-arid savannas, thornbush, and open woodlands.
How to spot
Look for their large, conspicuous communal nests in trees. Observe them foraging on the ground, often near livestock like buffalo, feeding on insects they disturb.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Breeding activity and nest construction are most pronounced during the rainy season.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
These weavers build massive, untidy communal nests out of thorny sticks, which can house multiple breeding pairs and persist for many years, often in prominent acacia trees.
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