black hood; bright yellow undeparts; white iris (Zoo; 2008-11-30)


Baglafecht's Weaver
Ploceus baglafecht

Native Range: Africa

Notes: a common bird within its range, but endemic to forested regions of central and eastern Africa; usually found in pairs and often aggressive to other birds.

some populations also show yellow patches on the head (Zoo; 2008-11-30)
frontal view; sharp dark bill (Zoo; 2008-11-30)