Grosbeak (Thick-billed) Weaver
Amblyospiza albifrons

The thick-billed or grosbeak weaver builds nests near reed beds, although note the right 2nd row photo of a nest being built in a fruit tree not far from a pond at Gibb's Farm. The nest with eggs (Arusha) is courtesy of Kileo Kipanga. The left 4th row juvenile was at Gibb's Farm. The 8th row juvenile (Arusha) is courtesy of Frank Priscus Shirima. The 9th row adult was in Kenya, courtesy of Isaac Kilusu. The rest of the photos were taken at Gibb's Farm and Olasiti. Click the photo above to see 17 enlargements.