White-headed Buffalo-Weaver
White-headed Buffalo-Weaver
100
1 week ago
door
Henk Spuijbroek
Points:
100
The White-headed Buffalo Weaver is a highly distinctive large weaver bird, easily recognized by its bright white head and underparts contrasting with a dark body. It is a noisy, social species of dry African savannas.
Where to spot
Distributed across eastern Africa, from Somalia and Ethiopia south to Tanzania. Inhabits arid and semi-arid savannas, acacia woodlands, and thornbush.
How to spot
Look for its unmistakable white head and chest, contrasting with a dark body. They are often found in groups, foraging on the ground or perched on branches. Listen for their loud, raucous calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Breeding activity peaks during the wet season, but birds are active and conspicuous throughout the year.
Where to spot
Distributed across eastern Africa, from Somalia and Ethiopia south to Tanzania. Inhabits arid and semi-arid savannas, acacia woodlands, and thornbush.
How to spot
Look for its unmistakable white head and chest, contrasting with a dark body. They are often found in groups, foraging on the ground or perched on branches. Listen for their loud, raucous calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Breeding activity peaks during the wet season, but birds are active and conspicuous throughout the year.
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These birds often construct large, untidy nests from thorny branches, typically in acacia trees. These nests are frequently used as roosting sites by other bird species and even bats.
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