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Village Weaver

Ploceus cucullatus

Photo by AdamRiley
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The Village Weaver is a widespread African bird, often nesting in villages, usually around water. The West African subspecies shows a chestnut collar which is absent through much of Africa.

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PublishedDecember 15, 2011

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