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Baya Weaver

Ploceus philippinus

Photo by Atul
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Description:

The Baya Weavers are seed eating birds with rounded conical bills and are closely related to finches. They are known for their elaborately woven nests. The Baya weaver is a gregarious bird and breeds in colonies that can be found in scattered trees in open country.
Breeding males have a bright yellow crown, dark brown mask, blackish brown bill, upper parts are dark brown streaked with yellow, with a yellow breast and cream buff below.

Habitat:

These birds are found in grasslands, cultivated areas, scrub and secondary growth and they are best known for their hanging retort shaped nests woven from leaves.

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Comments (6)

Oh, what a wonderful photo Atul! Those birds are lovely, and yes it would be great to see their construction haha!
Thanks Stian ,You Should see their nests they are just Superb!!
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PublishedDecember 5, 2011

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