WEAVER

ploceus velatus (weaver)

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Weaver

Animal

Name: Weaver
gender: male
Animal specie: ploceus velatus (weaver)
Habitat: Savannah

About It

Nutrition: Carnivorous
Food Offered: Insect
Food Qty: 0.4KG
Date Of Check-Up: January 10, 2026

Veterinary Observation

Subject: Weaver - Appearance: Bright yellow body; black face mask and throat. - Bill: Strong, conical, and black; adapted for seed-cracking and weaving. - Eyes: Distinctive red iris; highly alert. - Feet: Pinkish-brown; strong hallux for gripping thin branches. - Wings: Short and rounded; efficient for quick, undulating flight.

Mood Animal: Healthy

Optional Animal Details

Male Southern Masked Weaver. Status: healthy. BCS: 2.5/5. Plumage: Vibrant breeding colors; no signs of depigmentation. Beak: High dexterity; no fractures in the rhamphotheca. Motor Skills: Excellent fine motor coordination for nest construction. Respiratory: Clear; no evidence of tracheal mites (Sternostoma tracheacolum). Ocular: Red iris is clear; rapid pupillary response. Stable in Savannah/thornveld habitat.