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During the mating season, the male “weaves” its nest with strips of leaves (banana trees, palm trees). It alternates between weaving phases and displays to seduce females. Polygamous, it can build around twenty nests during the season and destroy those it judges damaged, too old or poorly placed.

Habitat

Wetlands, anthropized environments, forests and wooded savannahs

Feed

Seeds, fruits, nectar, various invertebrates

Classification

Class

Birds

Family

Plocéidés

Scientific Name

Ploceus cucullatus

Conservation status

IUCN : LC - Least Concern (2018)

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Size

17 cm

Weight

26 to 45 g

Life Expectancy

14 years old

Incubation

9 to 14 days
2 to 4 eggs

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