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Birds
Lesser masked weaver
Ploceus intermedius
Discover the colourful lesser masked weaver, whose nest-building is a fascinating display of nature.
Fiche d’identité
- Taille
- A body length of around 14 cm and a weight of about 17–27 g.
- Mâles et femelles
- Males are noticeably more brightly coloured than females during the breeding season.
- Cris
- Various chirping calls, especially during the courtship period.
- Alimentation
- Feeds mainly on seeds, but also on insects and plant material.
- Petits
- Males build several nests to attract females. The incubation period is about 14 days.
Comment reconnaître : 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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