22/11/2019
The olive-headed weaver (Ploceus olivaceiceps) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
The isolated population near Panda in southern Mozambique is separated by more than 600 km from any other known sites.
The Olive-headed Weaver is a monogamous, solitary nester, and the pair remains together all year. The nest is constructed entirely of Usnea also known as Old mans Beard, using living strands growing on a branch as a basis. The nest is placed on the underside of a thick branch rather than the tips of twigs. The nest is sited up to 18 m above the ground, generally near the crown of a tree. A short spout is usually added to the nest, but some nests lack a spout. Both male and female build the nest.
Overnight accommodation available at Jolly Roger in Inharrime. We are about 60km from Panda.