Baglafecht Weaver, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Baglafecht Weaver (non-breeding) in Addis Ababa

Today I feature photos of the Baglafecht Weaver in Addis Ababa.

I think I have the identification of this bird correct. If any of my readers can enlighten me I’d really appreciate the help because I can’t find all that much information about this species online. Sure – I can find heaps of fine photos of this bird in breeding plumage. At that stage it takes on a bright yellow plumage with a black face mask. Only remnants of those bright colours remain in the non-breeding plumage of the bird shown in today’s photos.

These photos were taken on the campus of Bingham International School in Addis Ababa where my daughter was teaching last year. I also found a number of nests nearby which were clearly made by a weaver.

Baglafecht Weaver (non-breeding) in Addis Ababa

Baglafecht Weaver (non-breeding) in Addis Ababa

Baglafecht Weaver (non-breeding) in Addis Ababa