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Spectacled Weaver
- Scientific name
- Ploceus ocularis
- Family
- Ploceidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Wetland marsh
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
The spectacled weaver, Ploceus ocularis, is a species of passerine bird native to the Afrotropical realm. It was first formally described by the Scottish explorer and naturalist Andrew Smith in 1828. Its name originates from the distinct, narrow black line that extends from the bill through the eye, creating the appearance of a pair of spectacles against its otherwise vibrant yellow plumage.
The bird is recognized for its unique architectural nesting habits, characterized by a long, hanging entrance tunnel that protects its brood from predators. This design is highly functional within its forest and woodland habitats across sub-Saharan Africa. The species is generally observed in pairs or small groups and is well-regarded by ornithologists for its methodical foraging behavior, often found searching for insects and larvae along branches with its broad, powerful wings allowing for steady, short-distance flights.
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