Southern Masked Weaver

The Southern Masked Weaver (Ploceus velatus) is a bird species common throughout Southern Africa. 
This weaver is found in a wide range of habitats, including shrubland, savanna, grassland, open woodland, inland wetlands and semi-desert areas. It also occurs in suburban gardens and parks.
Description
The southern masked weaver has a short, strong, conical bill and pinkish brown legs. The adult male in breeding plumage has a black face, throat and beak, red eye, bright yellow head and underparts, and a plain yellowish-green back,
The call is a harsh swizzling, similar to other weavers. It also utters a sharp chuk alarm note.
Nest Building
The southern masked weaver nests in colonies. Males have several female partners, and build a nest. The nests, like those of other weavers, are woven from reed, palm or grass. A female will line a selected nest with soft grass and feathers. The nest is built in a tree, often over water, but sometimes in suburbia. This weaver also nests in reeds.
The southern masked weaver lays eggs of a various colour and this helps it to evade parasitisation by cuckoos because the cuckoo has no way of knowing what kind of eggs are inside the weaver's nest until it has entered the nest to attempt to lay one itself.
Feeding
The southern masked weaver is seen singly or in small groups. It may also form larger flocks, alone or with other seed eating species. It eats insects, seeds and nectar,