Lesser Masked Weaver
A species of Typical weavers Scientific name : Ploceus intermedius Genus : Typical weavers
Lesser Masked Weaver, A species of Typical weavers
Botanical name: Ploceus intermedius
Genus: Typical weavers
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Description General Info
Description
The lesser masked weaver (Ploceus intermedius) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It builds its nests in large colonies, often alongside the village weaver and sometimes the red-billed buffalo weaver. This species is commonly parasitised by the Diederik cuckoo. It is found in eastern, south-eastern and southern Africa. 
Size
13 cm
Feeding Habits
Lesser Masked Weaver primarily consumes insects such as caterpillars, grasshoppers, and termites, along with seeds, fruits, and nectar, especially from aloes. They forage in tree canopies, probing for prey, and also feed on human-provided maize porridge. Unique findings include snail shells in their diet and pollen-covered faces from nectar feeding.
Habitat
The lesser Masked Weaver typically inhabits bushed and wooded grasslands and is frequently found in cultivated areas. These birds prefer environments near water sources and are often located close to human settlements. Their habitat extends across broader geographical regions, predominantly within savanna ecosystems, and includes arid zones as well as regions with higher rainfall in East Africa.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Weavers Genus
Typical weavers Species
Lesser Masked Weaver 
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