The Lesser Masked Weaver (Ploceus intermedius) is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family. It builds its nests in large colonies, often alongside the Village Weaver and sometimes the Red-billed Buffalo Weaver. This species is commonly parasitised by the Diederik cuckoo.
These birds were photographed in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Oldupi Gorge, Tanzania.