Southern Masked Weaver - Building Home

A male African Southern Masked Weaver builds his nest during the start summer. This male will guard his nest (other males will plumage it for material to build their own nests) while also continuing construction. After the nest is build, he will "flirt", posing golden plumage in quick movements so as to attract a female to his nest. Once the female approves of the nest, the breeding process will commence.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Such a vivid and clear image, showing everything: species, behavior, habitat, very cool! Posted 8 years ago
1. Living Wild
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks a lot for the very kind supportive comment. I really do appreciate hearing from you. Thanks a lot. Posted 8 years ago
2. 1. Back Water Fox
    
    Lion
    
    "Wow" front page for a calendar fantastic shot nice sharpe eye little bit of wing movement you got it all. Posted 8 years ago
  2. 1. Living Wild
      
      Lion
      
      Thanks a lot, you are too kind. Appreciate the comment. I must say, I took at least a few thousand photos of these little guys, hard at work and ignoring my presence. Most of the photos did not work out ... lol. Posted 8 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: Passerines

Species identified by Living Wild