Black-capped Social Weaver Pseudonigrita cabanisi
Mega Area, Ethiopia
18 January 2014
The Black-capped Social Weaver is a gregarious, ground-feeding species that nests in colonies in acacia trees. It appears that the long, extremely sharp points of the acacia thorns provide at least a measure of protection against some would-be predators and nest parasitic species.
Glorious pictures of this astonishing bird and its beautiful nest.
ReplyDeleteWhat great builders!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting....
Have a great day!
M//
Amazing nests! These constructions are doing impression!
ReplyDeleteGreetings :-)
It's interesting that the entry appears to be at the base, but that probably gives extra protection too!
ReplyDeleteQuel nid impressionnant ! un appartement de luxe pour cet oiseau ...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful nest hanging on the tree.
ReplyDeleteTremendous nests there David. I'm wondering if the sheer bulk of the nest is something of a protection from predators too. When I go into tree sparrow nests the youngsters can be hidden deep in a corner of the nest and it can sometimes be hard to find them, especially if there are just one or two small nestlings.
ReplyDeleteWonderful to see how all together they build nests in the same tree.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully photographed.
Groetjes Tinie
What cool to see David as this. This I really have never seen such a nest. Really fantastic this!
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