The Baya Weaver is a well-known Asian weaver bird, famous for the elaborate, retort-shaped nests built by the males. Breeding males have a bright yellow crown and breast.
Where to spot
Widespread across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. Inhabits open grasslands, cultivated areas, and savannas, often near water.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive bright yellow crown and breast (in breeding males) and, more notably, its remarkable hanging nests. They are highly social and often found in noisy colonies.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Breeding season is typically during the monsoon season when nesting materials are abundant and males are in their brightest plumage.
Where to spot
Widespread across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. Inhabits open grasslands, cultivated areas, and savannas, often near water.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive bright yellow crown and breast (in breeding males) and, more notably, its remarkable hanging nests. They are highly social and often found in noisy colonies.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Breeding season is typically during the monsoon season when nesting materials are abundant and males are in their brightest plumage.
The male Baya Weaver is an architectural marvel, capable of weaving an intricate, bottle-shaped nest from strips of grass and palm leaves, which can take up to 18 days to complete.
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