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Weavers and Allies

Village Weaver

Ploceus cucullatus

The village weaver , also known as the spotted-backed weaver or black-headed weaver, is a bird species in the family Ploceidae found in much of sub-Saharan Africa. It has also been introduced to Portugal and Venezuela as well as to the islands of Hispaniola, Martinique, Puerto Rico, Mauritius and Réunion.

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