Southern Masked Weaver
Ploceus velatus
- Class
- Bird
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 6,467
- Most observed in
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The southern masked weaver (Ploceus velatus), or African masked weaver, is a resident breeding bird species common throughout southern Africa. This weaver is very widespread and found in a wide range of habitats, including shrubland, savanna, grassland, open woodland, inland wetlands and semi-desert areas. It also occurs in sub-urban gardens and parks.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Southern masked weaver”.