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White-headed buffalo-weavers live in pairs or in small groups. They nest in thorny trees. The nests are very large and can even be up to half a meter long. The narrow entrance opens downwards, providing protection for the chicks from predators.
Characteristics
Classification | Order: passerines; family: weavers (Ploceidae) |
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Diet | Mainly insects, but also seeds and fruit |
Habitat | Dry brush and brier thickets in savannahs, primarily below 1,400 m |
Reproduction | 3–4 eggs, incubation period not known |
Status according to Red List
More information you will get on the web page of the IUCN Red List.
