Eastern Golden (Yellow) Weaver
Ploceus subaureus
Wetlands. Both sexes all-yellow; bill dark.
Queleas, Sparrows, Weavers
LC
Not Endemic
Description
Common resident. Palest yellow of the yellow weavers, upper parts slightly greener when not breeding. Further recognised by stubby bill and red eye. Immature resembles female. Utters a harsh ‘zik’ and a soft swizzling sound. Pairs and flocks occur in the eastern coastal and littoral zones, moving inland along rivers. Breeds in reed beds and trees on rivers and lagoons; when not breeding occurs in riverine bush and adjacent woodland.
Quick Facts
Size
16 cm - S
Names
A: Geelwewer
Bird Family
A very large group of conical-billed, mainly seed-eating birds. Many breed colonially and weave complicated nests that aid identification.
Distribution
Gallery
Behaviour
Breeding
Habitat
