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Taveta Golden Weaver

Description:�

This small songbird species is named in part for males’ bright gold feathers. Females have a duller yellow-green plumage.

Latin Name

Ploceus castaneiceps
Class

Birds
Order

Passeriformes
Range

Taveta golden weavers are found in eastern Africa, from Kenya through Tanzania.
Status

Taveta golden weavers are rated a species of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Habitat

These birds live in a variety of habitats, from forests to swamps.

Niche

They primarily eat seeds, with grasses and insects being part of their diet as well.
Life History

The “weaver” portion of the Taveta golden weaver name reflects the elaborate nests that males “weave” from grass. Nests are often created over water, with females laying three eggs on average. The species nests in large colonies, often mixed with other weaver species.

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Taveta Golden Weaver Fact Sheet