The red-headed weaver (Anaplectes rubriceps) gets its common name from its intricate woven nests that resemble a ball, constructed by the male to entice a female to breed with him. There are at least three races, though some 13 have been suggested. They differ by the colour of the belly, colour of the edges to the primaries, and the presence or absence of a black mask. It is found across a central band of sub-Saharan Africa.
