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When to see Southern Masked Weaver in Kruger National Park
Southern Masked Weaver are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Southern Masked Weaver's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Kruger National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for Southern Masked Weaver in Kruger National Park: best roads
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S21 N'watimhiri Road, S110 Matjulu Loop and H1-9 Pafuri Gate Road run through mixed bushveld: good country for Southern Masked Weaver.
- S21 N'watimhiri Road27.3 km · mixed bushveld
- S110 Matjulu Loop24.4 km · mixed bushveld
- H1-9 Pafuri Gate Road22.2 km · mixed bushveld
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About the Southern Masked Weaver
The southern masked weaver is a small, highly adaptable African weaver recognised by its bright yellow breeding plumage, black facial mask in males and intricately woven hanging nests. It is commonly found in grassland, savanna, woodland, wetlands and gardens. It feeds mainly on seeds, grains, insects and other small invertebrates. Southern masked weavers are social and often breed in colonies, with males constructing multiple nests from grass and other plant fibres to attract females.
How to identify the Southern Masked Weaver
Small, compact weaver with a black facial mask in breeding males, bright yellow head and breast, and olive-brown wings and back. Females are more subdued brown and yellow with a pale eyebrow.
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