Baya Weaver

Ploceus philippinus

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The baya weaver (Ploceus philippinus) is a weaverbird found across the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Flocks of 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. These nest colonies are usually found on thorny trees or palm fronds and the nests are often built near water or hanging over water where predators cannot reach easily. They are widespread...

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  1. (c) Lip Kee Yap, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), http://www.flickr.com/photos/64565252@N00/526160630
  2. (c) Wikipedia, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ploceus_philippinus

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