Ploceus Collection

Family Quarrels
Alessandro Catta

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

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Male Baya Weaver Bird building the nest, Keoladeo National Park, India. Date: 19/08/2005

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Africa. Tanzania. Black-Headed or Village Weaver drinking at Ndutu in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Date: 26/08/2005

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Africa. Tanzania. Female Black-Necked Weaver building a nest in Tarangire NP. Date: 26/08/2005

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Africa. Tanzania. Female Black-Necked Weaver building a nest in Tarangire NP. Date: 26/08/2005

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Southern masked weaver, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. Date: 23/04/2009

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Southern Masked Weaver in Drakensberg Mountains, South Africa. Date: 01/03/2005

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Southern Masked Weaver in Drakensberg Mountains, South Africa. Date: 01/03/2005

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Southern Masked Weaver in Drakensberg Mountains, South Africa. Date: 01/03/2005

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Southern Masked Weaver in Drakensberg Mountains, South Africa. Date: 01/03/2005

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Cape Weaver building a nest in Western Cape Province, South Africa. Date: 01/03/2005

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Cape Weaver building a nest in Western Cape Province, South Africa. Date: 01/03/2005

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Cape Weaver building a nest in Western Cape Province, South Africa. Date: 01/03/2005

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Cape Weaver building a nest in Western Cape Province, South Africa. Date: 01/03/2005

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Rock painting of zebra foal, Sevilla Rock Art Trail, Northern Cederberg Pakhuis Conservancy, South Africa. Date: 12/08/2006

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Slender-billed Weaver (Ploceus pelzelni) in partially built nest, Kamieskroon, Namaqualand, South Africa. Date: 12/08/2006

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Southern Masked Weaver (Ploceus velatus), at nest, Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa. Date: 19/08/2009

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Southern Masked Weaver (Ploceus velatus), at nest, Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa. Date: 19/08/2009

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Southern Masked Weaver (Ploceus velatus), at nest, Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa. Date: 19/08/2009

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Nest of Southern masked weaver, Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa. Date: 19/08/2009

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Nest of Southern masked weaver, Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa. Date: 19/08/2009

Olive-naped weaver, Ploceus brachypterus
Olive-naped weaver or round-winged weaver, Ploceus brachypterus. Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his Birds of Western Africa in Sir

African cuckoo-hawk, Aviceda cuculoides
African cuckoo-hawk or cuckoo falcon, Aviceda cuculoides. Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his Birds of Western Africa in Sir William

Black-headed yellow-collared weaver, Ploceus melanocephalus capitalis (Capital tanager, Tanagra capitalis). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Yellow-crowned bishop, Euplectes afer
Yellow-crowned bishop or Napoleon weaver, Euplectes afer (Yellow-crowned weaver, Ploceus flaviceps). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William Jardines

Village weaver bird and nest, Ploceus cucullatus, and crane fly, Tipula species. Tipule, Tisserin gendarme. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire

Birds Nests (engraving)
1096667 Birds Nests (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds Nests. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Weaver-birds and their nests (litho)
6013413 Weaver-birds and their nests (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weaver-birds and their nests)

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

Masked Weaver Hanging From Nest On The Banks Of The Shire River, Liwonde National Park; Malawi

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Weaver Bird (male) weaving nest (Ploceus manyar) Date:

Village Weaver Spotted-backed Weaver Black-headed Weaver adult male seats on a branch between an old woven nest and new nest being built by another male made of green grass colony on a tree in

Tree sparrow, Passer montanus, and village weaver, Ploceus cucullatus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology, Paris

Illustration of male Slender-billed Weaver (Ploceus pelzelni) inside nest of dried grass

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Masked Weaver - The male has finished with building the nest and now tries to attract a female (Ploceus velatus) Date:

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Weaver Bird (male) hanging underneath newly built nest (Ploceus manyar) Date:

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Weaver Bird - male outside newly built nest (Ploceus manyar) Date:

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Weaver Bird - male (Ploceus manyar) Date:

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Weaver Bird - male outside newly built nest (Ploceus manyar) Date:

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Weaver Bird - male outside newly built nest (Ploceus manyar) Date:

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Weaver Bird (male) displaying at newly built nest (Ploceus manyar) Date:

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The vibrant world of Ploceus birds comes alive in these stunning captures from different corners of the globe. In the Serengeti/Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, a Vitelline masked weaver (Ploceus vitellinus) male proudly perches on its hanging nest, showcasing its intricate craftsmanship. Meanwhile, in rural Karantaka, India, a breeding male Baya weaver (Ploceus philippinus) stands tall on its nest, radiating confidence and dedication to protect its offspring. Moving further east to Tongbiguan Nature Reserve in Dehong prefecture, China, another Baya weaver (Ploceus philippinus) is captured amidst nature's beauty as it tends to its meticulously constructed abode. In Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya, a Village weaver (Ploceus cucullatus) male diligently builds his nest with precision and skill. Traveling across continents to Oman in May brings us face-to-face with the industrious Ruppells weaver (Ploceus galbula), tirelessly constructing its home against an arid backdrop. Lastly, deep within Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in South Africa hangs the masterpiece of a Southern masked weaver (Ploceus velatus), who deftly suspends its nest from a tree branch. These captivating glimpses into the lives birds remind us of their remarkable abilities as architects and caretakers. Their nests are not just structures; they represent resilience and determination passed down through generations. As these winged artisans continue their tireless efforts across diverse landscapes worldwide, they inspire awe and admiration for their unwavering commitment to family and survival amidst nature's challenges.