Amblyospiza albifrons
The Thick-billed Weaver is widely distributed across Africa.
They have a distinctively heavy bill which gives them their common name.
Males are a dark brown with a white forehead and a white patch on their wings. Females are more of a streaky brown and lack the white forehead and patches. The white patch on the forehead of the male is present only during the breeding season.
During the breeding season Thick-billed Weavers are found in reedbeds and riverside vegetation. During the non-breeding season they may be found in a variety of habitats.
They reach a length of 18 cm.
Photo © Steven Herbert
Above - Male Thick-billed Weaver
Below - Female Thick-billed Weaver
Photo © Steven Herbert
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