Village Weaver
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NameVillage Weaver
Common NameVillage Weaver
Scientific NamePloceus cucullatus
FamilyPloceidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsBreeding males have a bright yellow body, a black head and face, and a chestnut nape. Non-breeding males and females are duller, with streaky brown upperparts and paler, often yellowish, underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a noisy array of chattering, buzzing, and hissing sounds, particularly prominent within their large colonies.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatssavanna, grassland, farmland, urban areas, wetlands, forest edges
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, with introduced populations found in parts of the Caribbean and other tropical regions.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow plumage (breeding male), black head and face (breeding male), conical black bill, colonial nesting behavior, elaborate woven nests
Description
The Village Weaver is a medium-sized passerine bird, highly social and known for its elaborate woven nests. Breeding males display striking yellow and black plumage, while females and non-breeding males are duller.
