Baglafecht Weaver
A species of Typical weavers Scientific name : Ploceus baglafecht Genus : Typical weavers
Baglafecht Weaver, A species of Typical weavers
Botanical name: Ploceus baglafecht
Genus: Typical weavers
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Description
The baglafecht weaver has a length of 15 cm (5.9 in). The adult male baglafecht weaver has a distinctive black mask which extends from the bill through the eye and onto the ear coverts contrasting with the bright yellow forehead, forecrown and throat. The upperparts are yellowish green with dark centres to the feathers creating a faint streaking. The underparts are bright yellow on the breast fading to white towards the vent. The tail is yellow washed dark brown. The bill is black and the eye is pale yellow. The female baglafecht weaver lacks a mask but has dusky lores with yellowish-green cap, concolorous with the upperparts. In the non breeding plumage the mask is largely lost but there remains a dusky area around the eye, greyish brown on the upperparts, including the crown, with white washed buff underparts. Juveniles and immature birds do not have a mask on the dark-yellowish green head. The nominate race and Emin's weaver assume a distinct non-breeding plumage, but Reichenow's weaver does not. 
Size
15 cm
Feeding Habits
Baglafecht Weaver's diet is varied, consisting of insects like spiders, caterpillars, and ants, and also fruits, seeds, and nectar. Baglafecht Weaver forages alone or in small groups, adapting to sources, from gleaning tree leaves to following ant columns. This weaver also showcases opportunistic feeding at garden feeders and is known for aggressive behavior at resources.
Habitat
The baglafecht Weaver predominantly inhabits highland areas of central, eastern, and southeastern Africa. Its preferred habitats include the fringes of montane and subtropical or tropical high-altitude forests, woodlands, and forest clearings. These birds are also commonplace in man-made environments such as road verges, cultivated lands, and gardens within urban settings like cities. Additionally, baglafecht Weaver can be found in marshes and montane heathland, generally at altitudes ranging from 800 to 3000 meters, with some variation across different regions.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Behavior
The baglafecht weaver normally breeds singly rather than in colonies. The nests are loosely woven and usually placed in the foliage of trees or bushes. It is often aggressive to other birds and not shy of people.
Distribution Area
It is found in central, eastern, and south-eastern Africa. It is found in forest edge, woodlands, gardens and towns.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Weavers Genus
Typical weavers Species
Baglafecht Weaver 
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