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Size matters A Rufous-tailed weaver is collecting twigs to build a nest, but not just any twig. It must pass quality control. Photographed in Serengeti NP, Tanzania. Africa,Histurgops ruficaudus,Rufous-tailed Weaver,Serengeti Central,Serengeti National Park,Serengeti area,Tanzania Click/tap to enlarge

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A Rufous-tailed weaver is collecting twigs to build a nest, but not just any twig. It must pass quality control. Photographed in Serengeti NP, Tanzania.

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The Rufous-tailed Weaver is a species of songbird found in East Africa. Despite its name, it is placed in the sparrow family. It is an endemic breeder in Tanzania, but vagrants occur in Kenya too.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Dec 19, 2013. Captured Sep 2, 2013 10:56.
  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/500s
  • ISO400
  • 400mm