Southern Masked Weaver - Splash of Color

A Southern Masked Weaver male in non-breeding plumage takes a cooling bath / swim. The difference between in plumage between breeding and non-breeding is tremendous.

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Ferdy Christant

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That is a huge difference indeed! It looks like a juvenile/chick. Great photo, well timed and so very sharp. Posted 10 years ago
1. Living Wild
  
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  Thanks a lot Ferdy. Yes, a big difference. It can be very difficult to identify birds outside of the breeding plumage season. This just a simple example from my area. Glad you appreciate the example. 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