Southern Masked-Weaver hard at work crafting its nest in South Africa 🧵🐦

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The Southern Masked Weaver, native to Southern Africa. It lays eggs in a variety of colors, helping to outsmart parasitic cuckoos, which can’t predict the egg color before laying their own. Any mismatched eggs are swiftly removed by the weaver. #birds #🪶 #birdphotography #southernmaskedweaver

Vitelline Masked Weaver.
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🌍 Southern masked weaver (Ploceus velatus) The Southern masked weaver, also known as the African masked weaver, is a small bird found in southern Africa. Males are striking, with a black face mask contrasting with an orange-yellow head and bright yellow underparts. Females are duller brown. They are sociable birds, often seen in large flocks. These weavers are known for their intricate, woven nests, typically suspended from branches. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by craftymee111 via Pixabay XIHD

New addition! 🌍 Southern masked weaver (Ploceus velatus) #AfricanBirds | #SouthernMaskedWeaver #AfricanMaskedWeaver #Weavers #WeaverFamily #PerchingBirds 📷: Photo by craftymee111🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds