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Ploceus Weavers
Ploceidae: Ploceus spp.
The Weavers of the genus Ploceus, of which there are thirty in Kenya, are yellow birds (in the case of the breeding male) who build complex, usually beautiful nests, often in colonies. They are one of the symbols of Africa to visitors. A few of the thirty species are widespread, but many can be seen only in a very restricted area. They are seed-eaters. These birds can be difficult to distinguish. We saw seven species.
Taveta Golden Weaver
Jackson's Golden-backed Weaver
Black-headed Weaver, bohndorffi race
Vittelline Masked Weaver
Speke's Weaver
Baglafecht Weaver, Female
Lesser masked Weaver
In these three birds, the eyes are red, but the amount of black and russet on the head varies.
In these three birds, the eyes are pale, but again the amount of black varies.