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Record details

BirdPix:   36864
Province:   KwaZulu-Natal
Country:   South Africa
Locus:   2930DD
Observer:   Jackson Mike
Date of record:   2016-09-03
Number of photos:   1
Notes:   There was debate around this possibly being a Holubs Golden Weaver (Ploceus xanthops) because of the paleness of the eye. The bird moved across the dam before the photo could be taken. The distance results in a very poor unclear shot.
Last updated:   2020-12-03 11:24:41
Sp. code:   801
Species name:   Ploceus xanthops
Common name:   Holub's Golden Weaver -- Goudwewer
Family:   Ploceidae
Record status:   ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:   Ploceus subaureus
Institution:   ADU-UCT
Record URL:   https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=BirdPix-36864
Links:   • Locus: Summary | Records       • Species: Records | Distribution map
VM-number: 36864 - photo: 1

Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:

Comment number:   1
By:   Lisl van Deventer
Comment:   Pale eye, sturdy bill (black) and pinkish legs
Date:   2017-11-13 21:12:01
Species name:   Ploceus xanthops -- Holub's Golden Weaver; Goudwewer
Species code:   801

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