The Village or Black-headed Weaver forms large breeding colonies often very close to human habitation.
The Village or Black-headed Weaver forms large breeding colonies often very close to human habitation. During the breeding season the males are a riot of colour and noise as they make numerous tidyily woven nests to try to attract a female to each one. Out of breeding season their eclipse plumage is as drab as the females.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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