A White-headed Buffalo-weaver perches close to its huge nest structure. They family build a huge barrier of thorn sticks to deter raids by predators

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A White-headed Buffalo-weaver perches close to its huge nest structure. They family build a huge barrier of thorn sticks to deter raids by predators such as snakes and rodents

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Size: 6200px × 4114px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzaia
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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