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Active nesting colony of southern masked weaver birds. Birding on Africa Safari

Active nesting colony of southern masked weaver birds. Birding on Africa Safari

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An active nesting colony of southern masked weaver birds (Ploceus velatus), South Africa

An active nesting colony of southern masked weaver birds (Ploceus velatus), South Africa

Nature’s very own architect 🏡 As Africa’s most widespread weaver, the Southern Masked Weaver is known for its intricate nest-building skills. Males meticulously craft these nests over five days, creating distinct domes from grasses, palm leaves, or reeds. To attract potential mates, males advertise their nests with fluttering wings and song, but females are discerning, opting for only the freshest and finest nests. Once chosen, the female lines her selected nest with soft grass and feathers, pr

Nature’s very own architect 🏡 As Africa’s most widespread weaver, the Southern Masked Weaver is known for its intricate nest-building skills. Males meticulously craft these nests over five days, creating distinct domes from grasses, palm leaves, or reeds. To attract potential mates, males advertise their nests with fluttering wings and song, but females are discerning, opting for only the freshest and finest nests. Once chosen, the female lines her selected nest with soft grass and feathers, pr

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The southern masked weaver (Ploceus velatus), or African masked weaver, is a resident breeding bird species common throughout southern Africa.

The southern masked weaver (Ploceus velatus), or African masked weaver, is a resident breeding bird species common throughout southern Africa.

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Macro shot of Southern Masked Weaver bird putting head in nest to make finishing touches, Rietvlei Reserve, South Africa

Macro shot of Southern Masked Weaver bird putting head in nest to make finishing touches, Rietvlei Reserve, South Africa

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Southern Masked Weaver building a nest in Kruger National park, South Africa ; Specie Ploceus velatus family of Ploceidae

Southern Masked Weaver building a nest in Kruger National park, South Africa ; Specie Ploceus velatus family of Ploceidae

Southern Masked Weaver building a nest in Kruger National park, South Africa ; Specie Ploceus velatus family of Ploceidae

Southern Masked Weaver building a nest in Kruger National park, South Africa ; Specie Ploceus velatus family of Ploceidae

Weaver birds at nest building. Southern masked weaver bird. African masked weaver bird. Ploceus velatus.

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Southern Masked Weaver flock in nests in Kruger National park, South Africa ; Specie Ploceus velatus family of Ploceidae

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A busy breeding colony of beautiful lesser masked weavers in South Africa

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Southern Masked Weaver attacks venomous Boomslang Thank you to Tina Goldbeck for sending us this video which was taken last night outside of Windhoek at Moonraker Camp. The male Southern Masked Weaver (Ploceus velatus) can be very aggressive and vicious when it comes to defend his territory against intruders and enemies. This can even happen at night when there is just a little bit of light available. This grey female Boomslang (Dispholidus typus), males are green, most probably thought that it

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South African Southern masked weaver yellow bird weaving and building a new nest in reeds over water

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Southern Masked Weaver they build nest at the end tip of thing tree branches especially acacia tree they love doing so because they protect their nests, eggs and chicks from snakes Snakes may often fall if attempting to slithering towards nest.... 📹 Nature Ditsa Tholego-Discoveries #NatureDitsaTholego #nest #MaskedWeaver #weaver | Nature Ditsa Tholego-Discoveries

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Southern Masked Weaver Calling And Perched On The Thorny Branches Of...

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🐦✨ Meet the master architect of the avian world - the Southern Masked Weaver! 🏡 These diligent males showcase their skills by crafting up to 24 stunning nests each season, using grass, reeds, and palm. It’s a labor of love, taking 9-14 hours per masterpiece. 🛠️💕 Once a nest catches a female’s eye, the magic happens: he adds an entrance tunnel, she lines it with cozy feathers or grass. What comes next? Well, that’s nature’s secret. 😉 Video unknown dm for credits . #bird #birds #birdsphotogra

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Southern Masked Weaver | 1 star | Swartkeelgeelvink

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Macro shot of a Southern Masked Weaver constructing its new nest from a branch as another older nest hangs nearby.

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Southern Masked Weaver Displaying | Territorial Courtship in Action

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Slow motion.Close-up.Southern masked weaver bird building a new nest home

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Slow motion.Close-up.Southern masked weaver bird displaying to attract a female to his new nest home

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Southern masked weaver flying away from building a grass nest in a thorn tree - FLAT footage

Close Up Feathers of Southern Masked Weaver Bird with Yellow and Brown Coloration in Studio Setting Detailed Plumage

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Southern Masked Weaver Sitting On The Spiky Branches Of A Tree Gently Moving On The Wind With Blue Sky On The Background In El Karama Lodge In Kenya. - closeup shot

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Southern Masked Weaver building its nest just outside my room. I've been observing it building the first nest for the last week, and this morning it has just begin a second nest. 🐦 | Jonathan N. Wakeling

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Lesser masked weaver (Ploceus intermedius) stripping nestmaterial from reeds, slow motion

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The Southern Masked Weaver female, inspects a nest built by a male. If she doesn’t like it, she literally pulls it apart, forcing him to start again | Pilot in Command

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