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Ploceus intermedius
Photo by IvoZafirov

Identification

Photo taken: Uganda

Distribution

This bird is a common and widespread species of much of southern Africa.

Taxonomy

Habitat

It prefers open woodland or thornveld close to water.

Behaviour

The species nests in colonies which can number over a hundred pairs. The nests are woven from grass into round globes and have an entrance hole at the bottom. These nests are often built over water to discourage some predators. The breeding season is September - March.

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