ML237684521
Ploceus sp. Ploceus sp.
Contributor
Cathy Sheeter Media from this contributor Profile
Date
Location
TZ- Sinya Lodge
Arusha, Tanzania
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist- Age and sex
- Adult Male - 1
Media notes
This male seems aberrant for all masked weaver species with its flesh colored bill. Outide of that abnormal trait I still couldn’t find a good match. It has a pitch black eye in all photos, which doesn’t fit Vittelline Masked, though limited black on the face and small straight bill fit that species. Northern Masked-Weaver considered, but bill is too refined and the extent of black on the face limited. Hybrid should probably be considered.
Observation details
Seems like it should be straight forward, but unable to find a weaver with a pale bill, plain back, limited black on face, and black eye color. Does not show any hint of red to eye like Vitelline, though limited black on throat perhaps fits that species best.
Technical information
- Model
- Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
- ISO
- 2500
- Focal length
- 400 mm
- Flash
- Flash did not fire
- f-stop
- f/5.6
- Shutter speed
- 1/200 sec
- Dimensions
- 603 pixels x 696 pixels
- Original file size
- 92.79 KB