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White-Headed Buffalo-Weaver

26 destinations · 19 states

Native Range
Eastern Africa, especially Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia, and Ethiopia

The white-headed buffalo-weaver is a chunky, dark-plumaged bird with a pale head and stout bill that gives it a distinctive look among African savanna birds. Watch one for a few minutes and you'll see that it is rarely just sitting still. It hops between branches and the ground, searching for seeds, fruit, insects, and other small foods. Its strong bill is useful for handling tough food, while the bird's confident movements make it easy to follow around an exhibit. White-headed buffalo-weavers are social and may gather in pairs or small groups, often communicating with calls as they move through thorny woodland and dry scrub. Their nests are another detail worth looking for. They build bulky, untidy-looking structures from sticks, often wedged into thorny trees where the tangled branches provide some protection. At a zoo or wildlife destination, watch for the contrast between the bird's pale head and dark body, then look at the feet and bill as it works through its surroundings. The combination of busy foraging and conspicuous nesting habits makes this bird more engaging the longer you watch.

White-Headed Buffalo-Weaver

Where to see White-Headed Buffalo-Weaver

26 destinations across 19 states

26 destinations

Birmingham Zoo

Birmingham, AL

Brookfield Zoo

Riverside, IL

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Cincinnati, OH

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Cleveland, OH

Columbus Zoo & Aquarium

Powell, OH

Detroit Zoo

Royal Oak, MI

Disney's Animal Kingdom

Lake Buena Vista, FL

Honolulu Zoo

Honolulu, HI

Idaho Falls Zoo

Idaho Falls, ID

Lincoln Park Zoo

Chicago, IL

Milwaukee County Zoo

Milwaukee, WI

North Carolina Zoo

Asheboro, NC

Oklahoma City Zoo

Oklahoma City, OK

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium

Omaha, NE

Reid Park Zoo

Tucson, AZ

Roger Williams Park Zoo

Providence, RI

Saint Louis Zoo

St. Louis, MO

San Diego Zoo

San Diego, CA

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Escondido, CA

Seneca Park Zoo

Rochester, NY

The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens

Palm Desert, CA

Toledo Zoo & Aquarium

Toledo, OH

Tracy Aviary at Liberty Park

Salt Lake City, UT

Tulsa Zoo

Tulsa, OK

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

Zoo Atlanta

Atlanta, GA

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