Black-headed Weaver. Ploceus melanocephalus. yellow-backed weaver. Medium-sized weaver. Breeding males striking black face, neck, dark brown iris

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Black-headed Weaver. Ploceus melanocephalus. also known as yellow-backed weaver. Medium-sized weaver. Breeding males are striking with a black face and neck and a dark brown iris that contrasts with its yellow body. Female and nonbreeding male similar with a yellow breast and white belly. Usually found in marshy areas with tall grass. typically near water. Builds a basket nest, woven together with grass and sticks that hangs from trees. Territorial males give a squeaking, wheezing song. Native to central, western, and northwestern Africa; introduced to the Iberian Peninsula.

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Size: 8192px × 5464px
Location: Fort Portal, Uganda
Photo credit: © Hari Gopalakrishnen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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