Taveta weaver

Ploceus castaneiceps

The Taveta weaver, also known as a Teveta golden weaver, is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family. It is found on the African Savannah in Kenya and Tanzania. The name of the bird comes from the unique markings/coloration of the bird, as well as how these birds weave intricate nests.
Taveta Weaver Geotagged,Kenya,Ploceus castaneiceps,Summer,Taveta weaver

Appearance

The male Taveta weaver is a vibrant golden yellow color; this color is duller on its back. The wings and tail are a greener color, whereas brown spots are located on the chest. The back of the head is red, and the bill, or beak, is black. The female is an olive color with paler streaks. In general, the Taveta weaver is a small bird, around the size of the finch and closely related to the sparrow.
Taveta Weaver in its nest Geotagged,Ploceus castaneiceps,Summer,Taveta weaver,United States

Habitat

This bird can be found on the Savannah in coastal East Africa from Eastern Tanzania to Southeastern Kenya. It prefers to live in bulrushes, woodland, and swampy areas. Some Asian species of this bird have been found.
Taveta Golden Weaver this little guy is a captive bird, of course, but our local zoo has a number of very nice free flight aviaries that guests may enter - it makes getting nice photographs of the birds possible. Ploceus castaneiceps,Taveta weaver

Food

The Taveta weaver eats mostly seeds. The offspring receive food from the mother. This bird also feeds off of corn and grasses.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyPloceidae
GenusPloceus
SpeciesP. castaneiceps
Photographed in
Kenya
United States of America