About the Black-headed Weaver
The black-headed weaver, also known as yellow-backed weaver, is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is a resident breeder in damp areas in tropical Africa.
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Breeding males have a black head and yellow nuchal collar, which is absent in the Juba and golden-backed weavers. It also differs from the latter species and village weaver by its plain, greenish mantle plumage. The pale yellow underpart plumage is suffused with a variable amount of chestnut. The female and non-breeding male lack the black head, and resemble a female masked weaver, except that they have dark eyes and a darker bill. Their buffy breast plumage also distinguishes them from non-breeding golden-backed weavers.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United States, Israel, Belgium, Bahrain, Maldives, Gabon.
When to see it
Peak activity in July · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Eastern Golden WeaverPloceus subaureusThe eastern golden weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
Eastern Golden WeaverPloceus subaureusThe eastern golden weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
Dark-backed WeaverPloceus bicolorThe dark-backed weaver, also known as the forest weaver, is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
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