Holub's Golden Weaver
Ploceus xanthops
Males 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. The coloring on the females are duller and they only have the yellow coloring on the forehead. The males and the females share several similar characteristics, dull brown wings on the upper portion and then the lower portion having a yellow coloring. As they have light yellow eyes, black bills and pink legs.
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Sociable Weaver
Philetairus socius
Measuring around 14 cm (5+1⁄2 in) in length, the sociable weaver has a black chin, black, barred flanks, and a scalloped back. It typically weighs 26–32 g (15⁄16–1+1⁄8 oz), and sexes are indistinguishable. Tail Length around 42–48 mm (1.7–1.9 in).
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