Holub's Golden-Weaver
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    Holub's Golden-Weaver

    Ploceus xanthops

    Iconic Birds
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.046 kg

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    Holub's golden weaver, also known as the African golden weaver, is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. The common name commemorates the Czech naturalist Emil Holub. It is found from Gabon to Uganda and Kenya, south to northern Namibia, northern Botswana and eastern South Africa. They have a yellow on their heads and light yellow eyes. They live for four years. Their usual call sounds like "chichi-chichi-chi-squirr ski-wee" but there is some variation from regions so some contact calls are a short "chirp.

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