Village Weaver
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    Village Weaver

    Ploceus cucullatus

    Iconic Birds
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.0413 kg

    Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).

    The village weaver , also known as the spotted-backed weaver or black-headed weaver, is a bird species in the family Ploceidae found in much of sub-Saharan Africa. It has also been introduced to Portugal and Venezuela as well as to the islands of Hispaniola, Martinique, Puerto Rico, Mauritius and Réunion.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Village Weaver. Sightings recorded in 200 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central Africa
    Parc national des VirungaEastern Rift Valley & Virunga Mountains, Democratic Republic of Congo
    Occasional
    East Africa
    Parc national des VirungaSouthwestern Uganda (Gorillas & Mountains), Uganda
    Occasional
    Mago National ParkSouth Omo & Southwest Lowlands, Ethiopia
    Occasional
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