Kenya
Boulevard Hotel
Nairobi
17Oct2014
Village Weaver*
In much of Sub-Saharan Africa
...a colonial breeder, i.e., many
nests may hang from the same tree.
nests may hang from the same tree.
Ploceus cucullatus
(L 5.25-6")
female
non-breeding male
*aka Spotted-backed Weaver
or Black-headed Weaver
or Black-headed Weaver
Ploceus is Greek for weaver;
cucullatus is Latin for hooded.
cucullatus is Latin for hooded.
Too bad for this photo angle.
The male has a striking black
and yellow back.
The male has a striking black
and yellow back.
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Kaestner
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