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Black-headed Weaver

Ploceus melanocephalus

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

The black-headed weaver (Ploceus melanocephalus), also known as the yellow-backed weaver, is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.

Habitat:

Found in savanna and similar habitats, typically near water.
This little Weaver bird was feeding on grass seeds growing beside the Nile River in NW Uganda.

Reference Links:

Black-headed weaver, Weavers - African Birds

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