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Spectacled Weaver

Ploceus ocularis

Photo by Jared Hersch
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

both sexes are bright yellow, have an olive-yellow back, black "spectacles" and pale eyes. The male has a black throat.

Habitat:

Open woodland area.

Notes:

Song is descending, whistling 'dee-dee-dee-dee-dee' call

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Spectacled Weaver

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PublishedApril 24, 2013

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