Weavers - Zambia (1 Viewer)

[Waxwings]

This was taken in North Luangwa National Park in August 2019. On range the only red-eyed weavers which would be expected are Southern Masked and Village. Any thoughts?

 

[THE_FERN]

southern masked for me. Both mandibles are pale, and the bill's shape and relative size fits that species better. Either the photo's colour balance is off (ambient light?) or there are strong apparent contrast effects here making the body colour appear much more yellow than expected (=more like village weaver)

 

[Waxwings]

Thanks for your help.