Grosbeak Weaver Amblyospiza albifrons
Overview
Description
The thick-billed weaver (Amblyospiza albifrons), or grosbeak weaver, is a distinctive and bold species of weaver bird that is native to the Afrotropics. It belongs to the monotypic genus Amblyospiza and subfamily Amblyospizinae. They have particularly strong mandibles, which are employed to extricate the seeds in nutlets and drupes, and their songs are comparatively unmusical and harsh. Their colonial nests are readily distinguishable from those of other weavers, due to their form and placement, and the fine strands used in their construction. They habitually fan and flick their tails.1
Taxonomy
Passeriformes > Ploceidae (Weavers and Allies) > Weavers and Allies
Sightings
Relevant Sightings
- 02-04-2025 - Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (Only Sighting / Photo)
Places Seen
- Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Media
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Audio Recordings
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