
Fig 1 : Baya Weaver - male

Fig 2 : Baya Weaver - male

Fig 3 : Baya Weaver - female

Fig 4 : Baya Weaver - colony
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Figs 1 and 2 :
Baya Weaver - male
Ploceus philippinus
Location : Kranji, Singapore
Habitat : Secondary forest edge
Notes : This nest is nearing completion, and all that remains is for the
entrance tube to be added.
Fig 3 :
Baya Weaver - female
Ploceus philippinus
Location : Kranji, Singapore
Habitat : Secondary forest edge
Notes : The female inspects the handiwork of the male, and makes final
touches where necessary.
Fig 4 :
Baya Weaver - colony
Ploceus philippinus
Location : Kranji, Singapore
Habitat : Secondary forest edge
Notes : Part of a colony of more than 10 nests in various stages of
completion. Strips of grass for nest construction are taken from the long
lalang grass in the foreground.
Fig 5 :
Nest suspended by
one-metre long woven grass.
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Fig 5 : One-metre long nest |