Ploceus baglafecht
The Baglafecht Weaver (Ploceus baglafecht) is a charismatic and widespread passerine, immediately recognizable by its striking plumage and intricate nest-building prowess. Approximately 15 cm (6 inches) in length and weighing 28-40g (1.0-1.4 oz), adult males in breeding plumage are particularly vibrant, showcasing brilliant yellow underparts, crown, and nape, sharply contrasted by a prominent black face mask extending from the lores to the ear coverts and throat. A distinctive chestnut wash o...
This adaptable weaver inhabits a wide array of open woodlands, savannas, shrublands, cultivated areas, and even urban gardens, from sea level up to altitudes exceeding 3,000 meters.
Primarily insectivorous and granivorous, their diet also includes nectar, small fruits, and plant matter, obtained through gleaning and probing.
Baglafecht Weavers are diurnal and highly active, spending their days foraging and maintaining territories. Their foraging strategy involves gleaning insects from foliage, probing flowers for nectar, and picking seeds from grasses. Males are highly territorial during the breeding season, establis...
The Baglafecht Weaver boasts an extensive and continuous breeding range across much of Sub-Saharan Africa. It stretches from Eritrea, Sudan, and Ethiopia south through East Africa, encompassing Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi. Its distribution extends westward into parts of the Democ...
Least Concern
- The Baglafecht Weaver's name is derived from a local Ethiopian word for the bird, reflecting its long-standing recognition in its native range. - Male Baglafecht Weavers are renowned architects, capable of building multiple intricate, suspended nests within a single breeding season to attract d...