Weaver Sociable (Philetairus socius) adult – endemic – Namibia

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Weaver Sociable (Philetairus socius) adult – endemic – Namibia

The Sociable Weaver is very sociable.  A flock of hundreds will build a huge nest, some 3 to 4m diameter and almost as high.  They are more like multiple apartments!

  • Species:Sociable Weaver (Philetairus socius)
  • Bird Type:Adult - endemic
  • FamilyOld World Sparrows, Snowfinches (Passeridae)
  • Date Taken20050523
  • Location:Sesrien
  • Area:Central Namibia
  • Country:Namibia
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA65807a Weaver Sociable E 1 Sesriem Namibia May05 D100K_1
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