Photos of Weaver Nests

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PHOWN:   4271
Province:   KwaZulu-Natal
Country:   South Africa
Locus:   2930AC
Observer:   Zaloumis, Alex
Date of record:   2012-12-04
Number of photos:   3
Notes:   Revisit vm1925. Numerous Cape weavers, birds & nests in large reed beds, but now see village weavers mixed in the reeds. Cape weaver have much larger nest than Village. Many nests present of both species. Have not inspected for eggs but think it is too early for this area. Diedericks & black cuckoos present
Last updated:   2020-12-03 13:24:45
Sp. code:   797
Species name:   Ploceus cucullatus
Common name:   Village Weaver -- Spotted-backed (Black-headed) Weaver
Family:   Ploceidae
Record status:   ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:   Village Weaver
Institution:   ADU-UCT
Record URL:   https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=PHOWN-4271
Links:   • Locus: Summary | Records       • Species: Records | Distribution map
VM-number: 4271 - photo: 1
VM-number: 4271 - photo: 2
VM-number: 4271 - photo: 3

Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:

Comment number:   1
By:   Dieter Oschadleus
Comment:  
Date:   2012-12-06 15:40:44
Species name:   Ploceus cucullatus -- Village Weaver; Spotted-backed (Black-headed) Weaver
Species code:   797

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