Red-billed buffalo-weaver
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: Savannahs dominated by Acacia trees or with isolated populations of Baobab trees are the ideal habitat for the red-billed buffalo-weaver (Bubalornis niger). Camelthorn and knob thorn Acacia also attracts this species as does miombo woodland. They are common in a habitat disturbed by humans and herds of livestock or game as well.
Distribution: Mainly central and northern ranges of the country including Etosha National Park, Epupa Falls, from Windhoek north to Tsumeb, Tsumkwe and the Caprivi Strip.Diet: Eats insects, seeds and fruit. Diet includes grasshoppers and caterpillars, bugs, weevils, spiders and scorpions.
Description: A large weaver with a long tail and heavy bill. Males have a blackish plumage, females brownish.Breeding: Nests resemble a large untidy home made of largish thorny sticks and twigs, interlocking into around 6 chambers, complete with tunnel entrances. Materials are continually added as the structure spreads to other branches. Females lay 2 to 4 eggs from January to April, incubated for around 14 days.
Size: 22cm. Weight: 80g.
Arebbusch Travel Lodge
situated on the southern outskirts of town - predominantly offers self catering accommodation
Galton House
Recently opened guest house in a quite upmarket suburb. Offers meals & excellent service
Olive Grove Guesthouse
superbly managed boutique guest house. Our number one choice of accommodation in Windhoek
Terra Africa Guest House
situated in the suburb of Olympia this guest house also doubles as a small art gallery
Villa Verdi
perennial favourite well decorated communal areas, good for holiday and business visitors
