Baya weaver (Ploceus philippinus) is a bird found in South and Southeast Asia . The bird is known for its nest building skills , it makes ...
Baya weaver (Ploceus philippinus) is a bird found in South and Southeast Asia.
The bird is known for its nest building skills, it makes a long hanging nest with a bulbous chamber and a narrow tubular entrance.
The construction of the nest is initiated by a male Baya Weaver but completes it only after getting a female mate.
Grasslands are the natural habitat of the Baya weaver.
Rapid urbanization and change in land use pattern have led to the loss of habitat of the bird
However, its IUCN Red List status is Least concern.
Listed under Schedule IV of the Wildlife Protection Act (WPA), 1972
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