SOUTHERN MASKED WEAVER

Also known as African Masked-Weaver (C) (H)
or Masked-Weaver (6)
Vitelline Masked Weaver is now considered a sub-species

(Ploceus velatus)

A medium bird (15-16 cm), found in Africa south of the Sahara. It is a common resident found throughout southern Africa inhabiting all habitats except for evergreen forest. It is gregarious and eats insects, seeds and flowers.

 

List of Stamps showing Southern Masked Weaver
Country	SG	Michel	Year	Value
Botswana	0515	0299	1982	1t
Liberia		1704	1996	35c
Sierra Leone	1903A		1992	Le 150
Sierra Leone	1903B		1994	Le 150