Weaver Black-Billed (Ploceus melanogaster) female, east african race – Uganda

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Weaver Black-Billed (Ploceus melanogaster) female, east african race – Uganda

The East African Race Black-Billed Weaver lacks a yellow breast band.  It also differs from the image in Birds of Africa as the yellow seems only up to the forehead and not the whole head.

  • Species:Black-Billed Weaver (Ploceus melanogaster)
  • Bird Type:Female - East African Race
  • FamilyWeavers, Widowbirds (Ploceidae)
  • Date Taken20170814
  • Location:Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • Area:South West Uganda
  • Country:Uganda
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA67405b Weaver Black-Billed (f) 1 Bwindi Nat. Park Uganda Aug17 PH1_9953
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