The northern masked weaver (Ploceus taeniopterus) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Sudan. All recent sightings in East Africa have been on the shores of Lake Baringo, Kenya.
| Northern masked weaver | |
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| Male in transition plumage Lake Baringo, Kenya | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Ploceidae |
| Genus: | Ploceus |
| Species: | P. taeniopterus |
| Binomial name | |
| Ploceus taeniopterus (Reichenbach, 1863) | |
Gallery
All images below were taken at Lake Baringo.
Juvenile (with white eyes)
Sub-adult
Male, non-breeding plumage
Female
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