Olive-headed Weaver
NameOlive-headed Weaver
Common NameOlive-headed Weaver
Scientific NamePloceus olivaceiceps
FamilyPloceidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a distinctive olive-green head, bright yellow throat and underparts, and dark olive-brown upperparts and wings. The bill is conical and dark. Females are generally duller, with more yellowish-green plumage overall and less vibrant yellow on the underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of buzzing or sibilant notes, often described as a 'tseep-tseep' or a drawn-out 'zzzzzz-tseep'. They also produce soft chattering calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Olive-headed Weaver has a disjunct distribution across East and Southern Africa, found in scattered populations in countries such as Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia, primarily inhabiting moist evergreen forests and miombo woodlands.
Identifying FeaturesOlive-green head (male), Bright yellow underparts (male), Dark olive-brown back and wings, Small, conical dark bill, Forest dwelling
Description
The Olive-headed Weaver is a small, striking passerine bird, with males displaying vibrant yellow underparts and an olive-green head. It typically forages in the canopy of moist evergreen forests, often in pairs or small groups. This species is known for its distinctive woven nests.
