Speke's Weaver

The Speke's weaver is a northeast African endemic. It usually breeds in colonies in acacia trees. The top male and the 2nd row juvenile (Maji ya Chai) are courtesy of Frank Priscus Shirima; the 3rd row female (Arusha) is courtesy of Amos Pampy Hardecker. Note the heavy black bill and the pale yellow-pink eyes. The group was seen at Dareda. All of the other photos were taken in Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. The 4th row juvenile and female are courtesy of Paul Oliver. The 6th row photo is courtesy of Michael Oates and the right 7th row photo is courtesy of Kurt Rusterholz. Click the photo above to see 30 enlargements.

	Speke's Weaver Ploceus spekei
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