Record details
:
97514
Province:
Eastern Cape
Country:
South Africa
Locus:
3325BD
Observer:
Jordaan J
Date of record:
2019-11-16
Number of photos:
3
Notes:
The Spectacled Weavers were attacking a female Boomslang that raided their nest. There was even a Fiscal Flycatcher that joined the fight. The snake won the battle when it found the nest entrance.
Last updated:
2022-03-11 14:29:26
Sp. code:
791
Species name:
Ploceus ocularis
Common name:
Spectacled Weaver -- Brilwewer
Family:
Ploceidae
Record status:
ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:
Spectacled Weaver
Institution:
ADU-UCT
Record URL:
https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=-97514
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Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:
Comment number:
1
By:
Lisl van Deventer
Comment:
Excellent photo record! Snake captured as well!
Date:
2019-11-18 16:16:31
Species name:
Ploceus ocularis
-- Spectacled Weaver; Brilwewer
Species code:
791
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