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WetlandDomed nestSmall · 19 g
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The male Taveta weaver is a vibrant golden yellow color; this color is duller on its back. The wings and tail are a greener color, whereas brown spots are located on the chest. The back of the head is red, and the bill, or beak, is black. The female is an olive color with paler streaks. In general, the Taveta weaver is a small bird, around the size of the finch and closely related to the sparrow. Voice: Even though they are considered songbirds, the sounds that the bird makes are not pleasing to past human observers. Weavers often make a unique—often described as "weird"—noise to communicate.
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When to see the Taveta Weaver
One bar for each month, and every month is filled: this bird is recorded here in all twelve. The wide bar is February, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Taveta Weaver
The map shades 3 countries with regular records, and 1 more in a lighter tone where the bird turns up only as a stray. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
Recorded as a rare visitor in United States.
About the Taveta Weaver
The Taveta weaver, also known as the Taveta golden weaver, is a species of bird in the weaver family, Ploceidae. It is found on the African savannah in Kenya and Tanzania. The name of the bird refers to the region of Taveta in southeastern Kenya near the border with Tanzania where it occurs, as well as how these birds weave intricate nests.
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Easily confused with
Orange WeaverPloceus aurantiusThe orange weaver can reach a length of about 12.5 centimetres (4.9 in), including the tail.
Orange WeaverPloceus aurantiusThe orange weaver can reach a length of about 12.5 centimetres (4.9 in), including the tail.
Golden Palm WeaverPloceus bojeriThe golden palm weaver is a species of bird in the weaver family, Ploceidae.
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