Baglafecht Weaver
NameBaglafecht Weaver
Common NameBaglafecht Weaver
Scientific NamePloceus baglafecht
FamilyPloceidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)28
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a bright yellow crown, nape, and underparts, contrasting with a prominent black mask covering the lores, eyes, and ear-coverts. The back and wings are black, often with yellow feather edgings. Females are duller, more olive-yellow, and may lack the distinct black mask.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of chattering, buzzing, and sibilant notes, often described as 'tssip' or 'chizz' calls, and a 'churr' alarm call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across a wide range of sub-Saharan Africa, from Cameroon east through the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Eritrea, south to Angola, Zambia, and Tanzania.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow plumage, black face mask (male), black back and wings (male), conical dark bill
Description
A medium-sized African weaver, the male is strikingly bright yellow with a prominent black face mask and black back. They are known for their social behavior and intricate woven nests, often found in open woodlands and cultivated areas.
