Weaver (Village)

Village Weaver is resident in Sub-Saharan Africa, and this species has been introduced to Haiti, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico.



It is considered as a pest of seed crops, although it consumes large numbers of insects. It also tears strips from oil palms leaves, only leaving the central stem.

Male displays when nest is built. It hangs from the nest base, upside down, and with fluttering wings, while it is calling. Breeding season varies according to the place, but is Central Africa, it continues throughout the year.

Female lays 2 to 3 eggs. Colours can change according to each female. Incubation lasts about 14 days, by female alone. Young fledge about 11 to 20 days after hatching.


The length of rainy season determines the length of breeding season.



Photographed at Bird Kingdom, Niagara Falls, ON