Answer to the unknown bird......

I received a number of suggestions to answer my riddle on the young bird.

Herewith the ideas:

Village Weaver 5
Red-headed Weaver 1
Cape Weaver 1
Spectacled Weaver 1
A Sparrowlark 1

This indicates that it is most likely a Village Weaver, but we might need to wait till adult plumage to get a proper answer.

Thanks for the suggestions.

Unknown bird??!!

I received this image recently from my aunt who is based on a game farm near Phalaborwa. The family she is living with have rescued a number of birds, mostly chicks, that have been blown out of their nests in storms.

This little one was a recent addition to their collection, and they cannot place the species. Can anyone out there put a name to this bird? Please post a comment below the picture or email me directly at stuartgroom@xsinet.co.za . Thank you!!