1. Masked Weaver Bird {Hyphantornis velatus). Weaver birds subsist 



largely on insects during the summer, and feed their young on 

 them. During the winter months they live mostly on grain, and 

 seeds of grasses and weeds. 



2. Black Widow Finch {Hypochera funerea) of the eastern side of South 



Africa from Natal to the Niger. 



3. Paradise Widow Bird ( Vidua paradisea). Male in summer plumage. 



4. Pin-tailed Widow Bird ( Vidua principalis) in nuptial dress. He loves 



to flit in zigzag fashion over and around the lady of his choice. 



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