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Black-headed weaver

Ploceus melanocephalus

Description:

Has the name suggests this bird has a preeminent black head and the rest of the body is bright yellow for the males.

Habitat:

Reed bed

Notes:

This species was introduced in Portugal and is easy to spot in certain areas. It has an interesting nest structure tying strips of dried leaves with reeds.

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FredericoMartins
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FredericoMartins

Algarve, Portugal

Spotted on Aug 5, 2016
Submitted on Aug 17, 2016

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