Southern Masked Weaver - African Peace Symbol

A Southern Masked Weaver male in breeding plumage with a leaf in its mouth ... to be used to build a nest. Males will hang from the nests with fluttering wings so as to attract females to his creation. If she approves of the nest, she will move in.

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Ferdy Christant

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I love this photo since it shows both a beautiful species and interesting behavior as well. Posted 10 years ago
1. Living Wild
  
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  Thanks Ferdy. They are very entertaining birds. When breeding season arrives, they are extremely focused and one can approach pretty close. All that they want to do is built a nest and breed. Posted 10 years ago

Sunil R Agadi

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I'm looking for this bird from long time, unfornately not lucky enough to find one though I was able to locate the nest, but without birds. I love birds and this one too. Posted 10 years ago
1. Living Wild
  
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  Thanks for the comment. Yes, they change plumage outside the breeding season and become pretty dull. One might not even know it is a Masked Weaver outside of the breeding plumage. They normally start constructing their nests around November (at least in Namibia), when the male will be very active around the nest, seen very regularly. And during this time they are not easily distracted ... sit still and you will see all his hard work play out in front of you. Posted 10 years ago

The Southern masked weaver

The southern masked weaver or African masked weaver is a resident breeding bird species common throughout southern Africa. This weaver is very widespread and found in a wide range of habitats, including shrubland, savanna, grassland, open woodland, inland wetlands and semi-desert areas. It also occurs in suburban gardens and parks.

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Similar species: Perching Birds

Species identified by Living Wild

By Living Wild

Uploaded Jan 5, 2015. Captured Oct 28, 2014 16:01 in D2845, Namibia.

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