The White-headed Buffalo-Weaver builds its nest inside a protective barrier of spiky thorns of acacia branches. The nest is accessed through a tunnel.
The White-headed Buffalo-Weaver builds its nest inside a protective barrier of spiky thorns of acacia branches. The nest is accessed through a tunnel and helps keep out predators such as snakes and rodents.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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