Black-headed Weaver
A species of Typical weavers Scientific name : Ploceus melanocephalus Genus : Typical weavers
Black-headed Weaver, A species of Typical weavers
Botanical name: Ploceus melanocephalus
Genus: Typical weavers
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Description
Breeding males have a black head and yellow nuchal collar, which is absent in the golden-backed and Juba and golden-backed weavers. It also differs from the latter species and village weaver by its plain, greenish mantle plumage. The pale yellow underpart plumage is suffused with a variable amount of chestnut. The female and non-breeding male lack the black head, and resemble a female masked weaver, except that they have dark eyes and a darker bill. Their buffy breast plumage also distinguishes them from non-breeding golden-backed weavers. 
Size
14 cm
Feeding Habits
Black-headed Weaver consumes a diet of seeds and insects, expertly foraging in vegetation and exhibiting adept hunting skills. Unique to black-headed Weaver is a preference for particular seed types, adjusting feeding techniques accordingly.
Habitat
The black-headed Weaver typically inhabits damp environments characterized by tall grasses, often positioned close to rivers or bodies of standing water. This species is well adapted to environments with abundant reedbeds and papyrus clusters, notably Cyperus papyrus. While commonly found in wetter areas, black-headed Weaver may also venture into drier regions to forage, utilizing tree savanna ecosystems. Their preferred habitats are usually located at elevations below 1500 meters across broad geographical regions in sub-Saharan Africa.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
It occurs in West, Central, and East Africa, but it has also been introduced to the Iberian Peninsula. It is found in savanna and similar habitats, typically near water. It often lives on an Acacia tree 3 meter away from land to prevent predator.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Weavers Genus
Typical weavers Species
Black-headed Weaver 
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