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The baya weaver

Ploceus philippinus (subspecies travancoreensis)

Photo by VincentVanur
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

is a weaverbird best known for their hanging retort shaped nests woven from leaves. These nest colonies are usually found on thorny trees or palm fronds

Habitat:

found across the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia

Notes:

They took more than 2 weeks to build their nests

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