About the Weyns's Weaver
Wayne's weaver is a bird species of the Ploceidae family.
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Weyns's Weaver differs from males to females in a number of physical characteristics. On average, males (24-36g) are heavier than females (23-34g). Made up of black, olive-green, yellow, and brown, males are much darker in appearance than females, who are much more yellow. Males have a black head and back, with a yellow and orange belly. Younger birds are mostly yellow with hints of black, closely resembling females. Voice: Weyns's Weaver emit a high-pitched sizzling sound. Their songs are filled with many chirps and longer squeaking sounds. They are relatively quiet, unless they are joined by others.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in July · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Heuglin's Masked WeaverPloceus heugliniHeuglin's masked weaver is a species of bird in the weaver family, Ploceidae.
Heuglin's Masked WeaverPloceus heugliniHeuglin's masked weaver is a species of bird in the weaver family, Ploceidae.
Bannerman's WeaverPloceus bannermaniBannerman's weaver is a species of bird in the weaver family, Ploceidae.
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