Zebras and Colony Weavers
David Shepherd
CBE OBE FRSA FGRA
'Zebra and Colony weavers'
Signed Limited Edition of 850
Date of publication 1981
Image Size 16" x 30"
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Colony weavers are the birds seen in the distance
A busy breeding colony of beautiful Lesser Masked Weavers in South Africa
Lesser Masked Weavers (Ploceus intermedius) are a small weaver that is common over much of eastern and southern Africa.
They prefer areas close to water, particularly for nesting. Males are polygynous and may mate with two-to-three females after building several nests.
Males display by hanging upside down beneath their nests while fanning their wings and calling, often detaching to pursue a female if she shows interest.
This Lesser Masked Weaver breeding colony was in thorn Acacias growing in shallow water on the edge of Sunset Dam in Kruger National Park.
Viewing by appointment
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