Habitat: Plains and Woods of Kenya and Tanzania
Status: Least Concern
DAK Locale: Pangani Forest Trail
The Taveta golden weavers are best known for their nest building. These are made by the males in an effort to attract females. The bigger and better the nest the male bird builds, the better chance he has at finding a mate. The birds have very strong claws and bills which allow them the create their masterpieces with reeds and grasses.
The weaver lives in colonies and often single trees will boost numerous nests. The Pangani Forest Trail has a great example of this. The males, like many other bird species, are more brightly colored. The golden feathers, however, are duller on the back, but this bird is still striking. Females are more olive colored. Both are about the size of a sparrow and the species are closely related to sparrows, as well.
Females lay 2 to 3 eggs in the nest. The female generally takes care of the young, being the primary feeder. Mostly, this species of bird eats seeds. They are found in the coastal regions of Tanzania and Kenya, living in swamps, brushlands and more forested areas.
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