SOUTHERN MASKED WEAVER

Photographed in Mhkuze, female Southern Masked Weaver

460        SOUTHERN MASKED WEAVER               Ploceus velatus

South Africa       (119)

Also known as African Masked Weaver. 16 cm. Found in wide range of habitat including scrubland, savanna, grassland, open woodland, inland wetlands and semi-desert areas, suburban gardens. Range over most of Southern Africa.