The male Village Weaver (sometimes called Black-headed Weaver in common with another separate species with an all-black head) is a bright yellow with more black on its back and a larger black face area than the Southern Masked Weaver, red eyes and black beak. The Village Weaver often builds its hanging, woven nests near human settlements (villages/urban areas). The males build the basic structure to attract females. They are native to sub-Saharan Africa.

  They are partial to fruit as well as seeds.

The female (above) is light brown with a lighter underside and pink-brown beak.

Juveniles are similar to the females.