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Birds
Lesser masked weaver
Lesser masked weaver · Ploceus intermedius
Discover the colourful lesser masked weaver, whose nest-building is a fascinating display of nature.
Fact file
- Size
- A body length of around 14 cm and a weight of about 17–27 g.
- Males and females
- Males are noticeably more brightly coloured than females during the breeding season.
- Sounds
- Various chirping calls, especially during the courtship period.
- Diet
- Feeds mainly on seeds, but also on insects and plant material.
- Offspring
- Males build several nests to attract females. The incubation period is about 14 days.
How to identify Lesser masked weaver
The lesser masked weaver has striking yellow plumage that gleams in the sunlight. Males show a distinctive black and orange face during the breeding season, while females are more inconspicuously coloured in greyish-brown tones.
It reaches a body length of about 13 cm and has a small, stocky body. Its distinctive, conical bill shape is perfect for cutting up plant material.
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