The male Village Weaver has a distinctive red eye and full black cap. He does a major part of the intricate nest construction and then displays.

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The male Village Weaver has a distinctive red eye and full black cap. He does a major part of the intricate nest construction and then displays to attract a female.

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Size: 5500px × 3706px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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