Lesser Masked-Weaver
Ploceus intermedius
- Class
- Bird
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 1,327
- Most observed in
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The lesser masked weaver (Ploceus intermedius) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It builds its nests in large colonies, often alongside the village weaver and sometimes the red-billed buffalo weaver. This species is commonly parasitised by the Diederik cuckoo. It is found in eastern, south-eastern and southern Africa.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Lesser masked weaver”.