Nest weave pattern in weaverbirds: a sexual signal selected through sensory drive? Abstract. Nests are primarily shaped by natural selection, but are also subject to sexual selection. Here, we investigated the potential role of sexual sel

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Baya weaver bird at Dhun Farm near Jaipur, Rajasthan, India #birds #weaverbirds #nests #rajasthan #india #nature #wildlife

Baya weaver bird at Dhun Farm near Jaipur, Rajasthan, India #birds #nature #weaverbirds #nests #bayaweaverbird #india #rajasthan #jaipur #nature #wildife

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Inside the world of weaverbirds' stunning nest creation Watch as weaverbirds build intricate nests along the Blue Nile to attract a mate.

Nature break, the Blue Nike Weaverbirds create their nests.
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Watching a weaver bird mom attending to her chicks was hypnotic. She made a lot of loud noises, probably because she doesn't feel comfortable of her babies' safety from the human audience. Dad was there on the side making sure everything is okay. #weaverbirds #cutebirdvideos #birdvideos #naturevibes

🌏 Baya weaver (Ploceus philippinus) ♀ The Baya weaver is a small, stout bird with a bright yellow head, black throat, and olive-green back. It is found throughout the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The Baya weaver is best known for its intricate, hanging woven nests made of grass and leaves. These nests are typically built in colonies, often near water sources. 1.5 Flash (Edited) Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by PavanPrasad_IND via Pixabay JWWI

🌏 Baya weaver (Ploceus philippinus) #AsianBirds | #BayaWeaver | #Weavers #Weaverbirds #WeaverbirdFamily #PerchingBirds 📷: Photo by PavanPrasad_IND🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍 Village weaver, male (Ploceus cucullatus) The Village weaver, or Spotted-backed weaver, is a small, stocky bird found in sub-Saharan Africa. Males are brightly coloured with black heads and yellow bodies, while females are a more subdued brown. These social birds are known for their intricate, woven nests, which they build in colonies. They are often found near human settlements, where they can be seen foraging for seeds and insects. GG 2024 (Edited) Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by Lesbains39 via Pixabay FZGC

🌍 Village weaver (Ploceus cucullatus) #Africanbirds | #VillageWeaver #SpottedBackedWeaver | #Weavers #Weaverbirds #PerchingBirds 📷: Photo by Lesbains39🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds

📷: Cape weaver (Ploceus capensis) by RosZie via Pixabay 2022 The Cape weaver (Ploceus capensisis) a small, stocky bird found throughout the greater part of southern Africa. The males [pictured] have bright yellow plumage with an orange-brown nape and crown, while the females are duller in colour with streaked brown and yellow feathers. Both sexes have a distinctive conical bill that is used to weave elaborate nests, which can be seen hanging from trees and shrubs. Cape weavers are social birds and are often found in flocks. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Distribution: Endemic to South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini. Class: Aves (Birds) Order: Passeriformes (Perching birds) Family: Ploceidae (Weaverbirds and Bishops) Genus: Ploceus Species: P. capensisis CC: GPYQ

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