Photos of Weaver Nests

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PHOWN:   6473
Province:   Mpumalanga
Country:   South Africa
Locus:   2531AC
Observer:   Zaloumis, Alex
Date of record:   2013-07-21
Number of photos:   3
Notes:   single nest in tall reeds 20m from Vm 4392. Bird flew out so opened back to check. Note green material - nest been repaired. New faeces indicate that the bird is probably occupying the nest. nest: 1. comment: local home owner actively feeding birds. Often see up to 4-6 golden and many Village weavers amongst the birds (also thickbill - reported). Suspected correctly that there are numerous golden weavers in these reed beds - see other reports.
Last updated:   2020-12-03 13:24:45
Sp. code:   801
Species name:   Ploceus xanthops
Common name:   Holub's Golden Weaver
Family:   Ploceidae
Record status:   ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:   Golden Weaver
Institution:   ADU-UCT
Record URL:   https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=PHOWN-6473
Links:   • Locus: Summary | Records       • Species: Records | Distribution map
VM-number: 6473 - photo: 1
VM-number: 6473 - photo: 2
VM-number: 6473 - photo: 3

Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:

Comment number:   1
By:   Dieter Oschadleus
Comment:  
Date:   2013-07-23 14:18:46
Species name:   Ploceus xanthops -- Holub's Golden Weaver
Species code:   801

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