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Juba Weaver

Ploceus dichrocephalus

Least ConcernLegendarySeedsWetlandDomed nestSmall · 19 g
Juba Weaver (Ploceus dichrocephalus), photo 1
Photo: Peter Wilton · CC BY 2.0

About the Juba Weaver

The Juba weaver, also known as Salvadori's weaver, is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in the Horn of Africa.

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Where it lives

Regular range
Ethiopia Somalia

When to see it

Peak activity in February · a winter visitor species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Ruvu Weaver (Ploceus holoxanthus) Ruvu WeaverPloceus holoxanthusMale Ruvu weavers are bright yellow with an orange face. Ruvu Weaver (Ploceus holoxanthus) Ruvu WeaverPloceus holoxanthusMale Ruvu weavers are bright yellow with an orange face. Katanga Masked Weaver (Ploceus katangae) Katanga Masked WeaverPloceus katangaeThe Katanga masked weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.

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