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Weyns's Weaver
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Weyns's Weaver
Ploceus weynsi
The Weyns's weaver (Ploceus weynsi) is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family. It is found in Uganda and adjacent eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and northwestern Tanzania.
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Description
Weyns's Weaver differs from males to females in a number of physical characteristics. On average, males (24-36g) are heavier than females (23-34g). Made up of black, olive-green, yellow, and brown, males are much darker in appearance than females, who are much more yellow. Males have a black head and back, with a yellow and orange belly. Younger birds are mostly yellow with hints of black, closely resembling females.
Vocalizations. Weyns's Weaver emit a high-pitched sizzling sound. Their songs are filled with many chirps and longer squeaking sounds. They are relatively quiet, unless they are joined by others.
Range & habitat
Weyns's Weaver is found in countries throughout Africa. These include the Northeast Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Uganda, Northwest Tanzania, and Kenya. Its entire range is a conservation area. This bird is most likely found in terrestrial areas, as well as forests with tall trees and wetlands. This Weaver is attracted to inland water bodies.
Wikipedia: “Distribution and habitat”
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 13807.