Taveta Golden-Weaver

About the Taveta Golden-Weaver

The Taveta weaver (Ploceus castaneiceps), also known as the Taveta golden weaver, (or the mango bird) is a species of bird in the weaver family, Ploceidae. It is found on the African savannah in Kenya and Tanzania. The name of the bird refers to the region of Taveta in southeastern Kenya near the border with Tanzania where it occurs, as well as how these birds weave intricate nests.

The male Taveta weaver is a vibrant golden yellow color; this color is duller on its back. The wings and tail are a greener color, whereas brown spots are located on the chest. The back of the head is red, and the bill, or beak, is black. The female is an olive color with paler streaks. In general, the Taveta weaver is a small bird, around the size of the finch and closely related to the sparrow.

Even though they are considered songbirds, the sounds that the bird makes are not pleasing to past human observers. Weavers often make a unique—often described as "weird"—noise to communicate. This bird is native to savannah of north-eastern Tanzania and south-eastern Kenya. It prefers to live in bulrushes, woodland, and swampy areas. Some sightings... Wikipedia →