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Male Baya Weaver building nest
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Male Baya Weaver building nest

by Graeme Guy

Category: AvianAdded June 1, 2006200 views

Perching Birds

Keywords: Baya, weaver, building, nest, birds

Male baya weavers acquire a yellow cap in the breeding season. They set about building a well-designed nest that has an egg pouch and an entry funnel. They strip long-bladed grass to weave together around 2000 threads.
Image Reference: MBWNBImage Format: Digital Capture - 7 to 9MPImage Crop: Less than 75% of originalDigital Enhancement: Digital RetouchModel Release: NAProperty Release: NACaptive: No