Rufous-tailed Weaver (Histurgops ruficauda)

✨ Key Features

• Warm brown body with distinct rufous (reddish) tail

• Pale eye that stands out against the face

• Strong, conical bill

• Often seen in small flocks

🌏 Habitat

Found in East Africa, especially in:

• Savanna and open woodland

• Dry bushland

Often seen:

• Perched in groups or moving through low trees and shrubs

⚡ What Makes It Special

A social species often found in flocks, adding constant movement and chatter to open savanna habitats.

🧠 Summary

A brown weaver with a reddish tail, commonly seen in small groups across open African savanna.

This one fits nicely into your woodland/open country mix—adds a bit of subtle colour and social behaviour