About the Spectacled Weaver
The spectacled weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found widely in woodland, forest edge and gardens of central, eastern and south-eastern Africa, but is absent from the most arid regions and dense, primary rainforest. This common species breeds in solitary pairs, and both sexes are bright yellow, have an olive-yellow back, black "spectacles" and pale eyes. The male has a black throat.
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Where the Spectacled Weaver lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in South Sudan.
When to see the Spectacled 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.
Baglafecht WeaverPloceus baglafechtThe baglafecht weaver has a Total Body Length of 15 cm (5.9 in).
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