About the Baglafecht Weaver
The baglafecht weaver is a species of weaver bird from the family Ploceidae which is found in eastern and central Africa. There are several disjunct populations with distinguishable plumage patterns. Only some races display a discrete non-breeding plumage.
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The baglafecht weaver has a Total Body Length of 15 cm (5.9 in). The adult male baglafecht weaver has a distinctive black mask which extends from the bill through the eye and onto the ear coverts contrasting with the bright yellow forehead, forecrown and throat. The upperparts are yellowish green with dark centres to the feathers creating a faint streaking. The underparts are bright yellow on the breast fading to white towards the vent. The tail is yellow washed dark brown. The bill is black and the eye is pale yellow.
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What the Baglafecht Weaver sounds like
Where the Baglafecht Weaver lives
When to see the Baglafecht Weaver
Peak activity in November · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Lesser Masked WeaverPloceus intermediusThe lesser masked weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
Lesser Masked WeaverPloceus intermediusThe lesser masked weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
Holub's Golden WeaverPloceus xanthopsMales differentiate from the females because of their full yellow heads, bright greenish-yellow body and the bit of orange under their chins that continues to the upper breast.
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