Red-headed Weaver
NameRed-headed Weaver
Common NameRed-headed Weaver
Scientific NameAnaplectes rubriceps
FamilyPloceidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsBreeding males have a vibrant red head, throat, and upper breast, a white lower breast and belly, and an olive-green back with olive-yellow wings. The bill is bright orange-red. Females and non-breeding males are much duller, generally yellowish-green above and whitish below.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of chirps, twitters, and chattering notes, often delivered in a lively manner, especially around nesting sites.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal and Gambia east to Ethiopia and south through much of central and southern Africa to Angola and South Africa.
Identifying FeaturesBright red head and breast (breeding male), White belly, Olive-yellow wings, Orange-red bill, Intricate woven nests
Description
This small, brightly colored passerine is known for its striking red head and breast in breeding males, contrasting with a white belly. It is an active bird, often seen foraging for insects and building intricate woven nests in trees.
