Village weaver
Ploceus cucullatus
The weavers are named after the way they weave their ball-like nests from straws and leaves. The male builds a nest hanging on a tender branch and tries to attract a female by demonstrating its weaving skills. The weavers nest in large, noisy communities.
Tropical house Africasia
Endangerment
Distribution
Habitat
Diet
Size
Lifespan
10–20 years
Scientific classification
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Ploceidae