Taveta Golden Weavers
A talented nest builder
Taveta golden weavers are small, brightly coloured birds, where males are a vivid yellow with a greenish tail and wings and chestnut patches on their nape and chests. Females are a darker yellow with dusky streaks, pale underparts, and a yellow stripe above each eye. This species is known for its weaving skills, and males will even attract females with their ability to make intricate nests of straw and grass. A Taveta golden weaver’s nest is typically found over water and can have multiple chambers, as well as an entrance tunnel.
- IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (at relatively low risk of extinction)
- Type: Bird
- Habitat: Woodlands, marshes, and riverbanks in southeastern Kenya and northeastern Tanzania
- Diet: Omnivore – seeds, insects, and grasses
- Size: 13.9 centimetres long
- Weight: 17 to 22 grams
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Fun Facts about Taveta Golden Weavers
Seeds make up most of a Taveta golden weaver’s diet, and their short, thick bills help them crack open seed husks.
The name ‘Taveta’ refers to a town in Kenya where these birds are found.
They primarily feed their chicks insects.
Taveta golden weavers are known for being noisy and having a variety of vocalizations.
Multiple nesting pairs may work together to make elaborate, conjoined nests.
Females lay eggs that are olive green in colour.
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