Dark-backed Weaver (Bosmusikant)

Ploceus bicolor (808)

Zulu name: iTilongo

Other names: Forest Weaver

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May 2010 Nahoon Estuary, Eastern Cape Adult
December 2009 St. Lucia, KZN Adult
May 2008 Bonamanzi, KZN Adult

Experiences with species

These vocal birds are fairly common in coastal forests in KZN. They are also encountered in the forested areas of Mozambique, as well as in the Zimababwe Eastern Highlands.