Ploceidae Collection

Augustus H. Bishop with elephant tusks, May 1912
Augustus Bishop arrived at the Museum in 1904, aged 23, after three years training as a taxidermist

Baya weaver (Ploceus philippinus) breeding male perched on nest, rural Karantaka, India

Baya weaver (Ploceus philippinus) on its nest in Tongbiguan Nature Reserve, Dehong prefecture, Yunnan province, China. May

Village weaver (Ploceus cucullatus) male bird building nest, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Ruppells weaver (Ploceus galbula) male building nest, Oman, May

Vitelline masked weaver (Ploceus vitellinus) male, perched on hanging nest, Serengeti / Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania

Southern masked weaver (Ploceus velatus) building nest hanging from tree branch, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa

Page 325. The Widow bird, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670156 Page 325. The Widow bird, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Northern Red Bishop, 1834 (w / c on paper)
780819 Northern Red Bishop, 1834 (w/c on paper) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); 25.9x18.4 cm; Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; English, out of copyright

Spectacled weaver (Ploceus ocularis) bathing, Zimanga Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, June

Black-breasted weaver (Ploceus benghalensis) perched on its nest in Tongbiguan Nature Reserve, Dehong prefecture, Yunnan province, China, May

Asian Golden Weaver (Ploceus hypoxanthus) male, Bueng Boraphet, Thailand

Male Village / Spotted-backed Weaver on perch. Inhabits savanna, breeding colonially in trees, often overhanging water
ASW-4578 Village / Spotted-backed Weaver - male on perch Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa Ploceus cucullatus Inhabits savanna, breeding colonially in trees, often overhanging water

Side view of a Variable Indigobird, perching on a narrow branch, with head in profile

Cape weaver -Ploceus capensis- at Addo Elephant Park, South Africa

Nests of weavers -Ploceidae- in the sunset, Namibia, Africa

Woven basket nests of Montezuma Oropendola -Psarocolius montezuma-, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

Nesting colony of hanging in a tree, Sociable Weaver -Philetairus socius-, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Trees with nesting colony of the Sociable Weaver -Philetairus socius-, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Nesting colony of the Sociable Weaver -Philetairus socius- in a tree, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Camel thorn tree -Acacia erioloba- with nesting colony of the Sociable Weaver -Philetairus socius-, Kalahari, Namibia

Camel Thorn Tree -Acacia erioloba- with nests of the Sociable Weaver -Philetairus socius-, Kalahari Desert, Namibia

Nests of Sociable Weavers or Social Weavers -Philetairus socius- in a tree, Naukluft Mountains, Hardap Region, Namibia

Flowering Quiver Tree or Kokerboom -Aloe dichotoma- with a weavers nest, Kenhardt, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Weaver -Ploceidae-, Mapungubwe National Park, Limpopo, South Africa, Africa

Weavers nests, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Southern Red Bishop -Euplectes orix-, adult perched on tree, Western Cape, South Africa

Red-headed Malimbe (Malimbus rubricollis) adult male, perched on branch, Kakum N. P. Ghana, February
Red-headed Malimbe (Malimbus rubricollis) adult male, perched on branch, Kakum N.P. Ghana, February

Yellow-mantled Weaver (Ploceus tricolor tricolor) adult, perched on stem amongst leaves, Kakum N. P. Ghana, February
Yellow-mantled Weaver (Ploceus tricolor tricolor) adult, perched on stem amongst leaves, Kakum N.P. Ghana, February

Village Weaver (Ploceus cucullatus cucullatus) adult male, perched on twig, Stingless-bee Road, Ghana, February

Black-necked Weaver (Ploceus nigricollis brachypterus) adult male, perched on twig, Abrafo Forest Road, Ghana, February

Speckle-fronted Weaver (Sporopipes frontalis) adult, perched on twig, Serengeti N. P. Tanzania, December
Speckle-fronted Weaver (Sporopipes frontalis) adult, perched on twig, Serengeti N.P. Tanzania, December

Tunnel shaped nest of a weaver bird (Ploceidae), made from dry grass, close-up

Side view of a Yellow-Shouldered Widowbird, perching on a decaying tree stump

Side view of male and female Pin-Tailed Whydah birds, perching on a decaying tree stump. The male has bright feathers and a long tail, and the female of this variety has drab plumage

Side view of a White-Winged Widowbird, Euplectes albonotatus, perching on a decaying branch, with head in profile and looking upwards

Sparrow standing in profile looking to side

Side view of a House Sparrow, perching on a thin branch, with the head in profile. The bird is leaning slightly forwards showing the grey crown on top of its head

Side view of a male Red-Collared Widowbird, with its head in profile, perching on a thin, lichen-covered branch, photographed during the breeding season showing its long, feathered tail

Side rear view of a female Shaft-Tailed Whydah, perching on a lichen-covered branch, with head in profile

House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) perched on wooden rail in the sun, side view

Side view of a White-Rumped Munia, perching on a narrow branch covered in lichen, with head in profile and slightly cocked to one side

Aegopodium podagraria, goutweed
Aegopodium podagraria L. a member of the Apiaceae family, cited by Linnaeus under his description of that name in Species Plantarum (1753), also the designated type specimen for that name

White-headed buffalo weavers (Dinemellia dinemelli) San Diego Zoo, California

Sakalava Weaver (Ploceus sakalava) adult male, in flight, drinking from tap, Ifaty, Western Madagascar, august

Yellow / Eastern Golden Weaver - male displaying on nest - eastern coastal strip from South Africa to Kenya
ASW-4839 Yellow / Eastern Golden Weaver - male displaying on nest Qolora Mouth, nr East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Ploceus subaureus Alan J. S

Yellow Weaver - male building nest - eastern coastal strip from South Africa to Kenya
ASW-4840 Yellow Weaver - male building nest Qolora Mouth, nr East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Ploceus subaureus Alan J. S

Australian Red-browed Finch - in flight low above ground - Bunya Mountains National Park, Queensland
EL-1905 Australian Red-browed Finch - in flight low above ground Bunya Mountains National Park, Queensland, Australia Neochmia temporalis Eric Lindgren Please note that prints are for personal

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"Ploceidae: A Captivating World of Weaver Birds" In August 1912, the renowned explorer Augustus H. Bishop embarked on a daring expedition, armed with nothing but his wits and a pair of majestic elephant tusks. Little did he know that his journey would lead him to uncover the fascinating world of Ploceidae. One such member of this avian family is the Vitelline masked weaver, a striking male bird perched gracefully on a hanging nest in Tanzania's Serengeti/Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Its vibrant plumage and intricate nest-building skills are truly awe-inspiring. Traveling across continents, we encounter another remarkable species - the Baya weaver. Found in rural Karnataka, India, these breeding males showcase their architectural prowess as they perch confidently on their meticulously woven nests. Similarly, in Tongbiguan Nature Reserve within Dehong prefecture lies yet another spectacle - the Baya weaver amidst its carefully constructed abode. Venturing further into Masai-Mara Game Reserve and Oman's wilderness reveals two more members displaying their craftsmanship. The Village weaver diligently builds its nest while Ruppells weaver showcases its expertise during May's scorching heat. Nature never ceases to amaze us as it unfolds breathtaking scenes like those witnessed at Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in South Africa. Here, the Southern masked weaver hangs its intricately designed nest from a tree branch with utmost precision. Delving into history unveils artistic renditions capturing Ploceidae's allure centuries ago. Page 325 depicts "The Widow bird" from 1810-17 with watercolors and manuscript text while an exquisite Northern Red Bishop painting from 1834 mesmerizes viewers with its delicate details. Not only do these birds excel at construction and aesthetics; they also indulge in moments of leisurely bliss.