Weaver Bird Collection

Illustration of male weaver bird building nest

Euplectes orix (Southern red bishop), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Euplectes orix (Southern red bishop), 1777-1786

Euplectes capensis (Yellow bishop), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Euplectes capensis (Yellow bishop), 1777-1786

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

Recent additions to the Zoological Society's Collection, Regent's Park, 1864. Creator: Pearson
Recent additions to the Zoological Society's Collection, Regent's Park, [London], 1864. 'The American cuckoo (Guvia piririgua) is of very lively and peculiar habits

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

Weaver Birds and their Nests; Notes of a Naturalist in the North-Western Provinces of India, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Weaver Bird (colour litho)
6023592 Weaver Bird (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weaver Bird. Illustration for Book of Natural History by F O Morris (Groombridge)

Animals and plants of the Abyssinian hill country (colour litho)
3101069 Animals and plants of the Abyssinian hill country (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals and plants of the Abyssinian hill country)

Village weaver, Ploceus cucullatus, with nest of woven grass
6338771 Village weaver, Ploceus cucullatus, with nest of woven grass by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Village weaver, Ploceus cucullatus, with nest of woven grass. Tisserin)

Weaver Bird (chromolitho)
3099757 Weaver Bird (chromolitho) by Giacomelli, Hector (1822-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weaver Bird. Illustration for Beautiful Birds drawn by Giacomelli (Thomas Nelson, c 1885)

Webervogel (chromolitho)
5211374 Webervogel (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Webervogel. Illustration for Brehms Thierleben Allgemeine Kunde des Thierreichs)

Paradise Whydah, 1864 (colour litho)
998915 Paradise Whydah, 1864 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bilder-Atlas zur wissenschaftlich-populAaren Naturgeschichte der VAogel in ihren)

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

The nelicourvi of Madagascar, The weaver bird, which got its name because of its conspicuous nest building, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, J.J. Avril sculp, Pl. 112, after p. 200 (vol)

nelicourvi Madagascar weaver bird got name conspicuous nest building
The nelicourvi of Madagascar, The weaver bird, which got its name because of its conspicuous nest building, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, J.J. Avril sculp, Pl. 112, after p. 200 (vol)

An African Golden Weaver at its nest near Soni in the Western Arc of the Usambara Mountains

The large communal nest of sociable weavers (Philetairus socius) in dry country near Sesriem. These nests are among the most remarkable in the world; they have a large number of nest chambers

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

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

Birds Aerie. Africa. Zambia

Golden bishop (Euplectes afer), yellow and black bird on a branch, side view

Spotted-backed weaver (Ploceus cucullatus) building nest, Kisumu, Kenya

Northern masked weaver (Ploceus taeniopterus) in trees around Lake Baringo, Rift Valley, Kenya

Africa, Sociable weaver (Philetairus socius), sitting on the bark of a tree, side view

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The weaver bird, with its remarkable nest-building skills and vibrant plumage, is a true marvel of nature. In an illustration capturing the essence of their craftsmanship, a male they are be seen meticulously constructing its intricate nest. This particular image showcases the Vitelline masked weaver in all its glory, perched proudly on its hanging creation within the Serengeti / Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania. Traveling to rural Karnataka in India, another captivating snapshot reveals a breeding male Baya weaver delicately balancing on its carefully woven nest. The attention to detail and precision exhibited by these birds is truly awe-inspiring as they create architectural wonders from mere strands of grass. Venturing further into Dehong prefecture's Tongbiguan Nature Reserve, one encounters yet another Baya weaver diligently tending to its abode. These nests are not only functional but also serve as stunning displays of avian artistry. In Masai-Mara Game Reserve, the Village weaver takes center stage as it constructs a sturdy home for itself and potential mates. Its dedication to building an impressive structure reflects both skill and determination. A Ruppells weaver demonstrates similar commitment in Oman during May when it builds nests that withstand harsh desert conditions. Their resilience mirrors their ability to adapt and thrive even in challenging environments. Moving across continents to South Africa's Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, the Southern masked weavers showcase their ingenuity by crafting suspended nests from tree branches. These pendulous dwellings provide safety for their precious eggs while adding beauty amidst the arid landscape. Historical records reveal that humans have long been fascinated by these master builders; Charles Horne's 1875 notes highlight his observations of Weaver Birds and their Nests in India's North-Western Provinces. Artistic renditions through lithographs capture the vibrancy of these birds' plumage while showcasing their unique nesting habits.