Black-headed Weaver - Five Sisters Zoo

Black-headed weavers have yellow feathers with a distinctive black head and red eyes. Males will be more brightly coloured than females, particularly during breeding season. The males are the nest builders, but if the nest is not to the female’s satisfaction, he will have to continue working on it until she is satisfied with its construction.

Facts

Diet: Omnivore; feeds primarily on insects, nuts, and seeds but will also eat fruit and nectar.

Length: 15-17cm

Weight: 28g

Habitat: Central Africa from coast to coast; savannah, wetlands, marshes, and near inland bodies of water where nesting materials are abundant.

Lifespan: 15-20 years

Adapted to Survive

Weaver birds build elaborate nests to house and raise their young, often with dozens of nests in the same tree.

Threats

Deforestation; human encroachment

IUCN Conservation Status

Least Concern

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