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Baya Weaver

30 Jun 2018

Proposal accepted and rejected within 30 mins by female Baya Weaver

by BESG | posted in: Courtship-Mating, Nests | 1

On 20 Jun 18, I observed a male Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus) building its nest at Tampines Eco Green. This activity began very well for this male bird but ended strangely and abruptly. The series of events are captured in … Continued

Baya Weaver
30 Sep 2016

Baya Weaver’s new food sources

by BESG | posted in: Feeding-invertebrates, Feeding-plants | 1

“I was watching 7-8 lovely Baya Weavers (Ploceus philippinus infortunatus) when I noticed them feeding on 2 new food sources. Traditional records, and my own observations, indicate that they primarily feed on seeds/grain. Most records of animal prey are associated … Continued

Baya Weaver
16 Nov 2015

Birds feeding on fruits…

by BESG | posted in: Feeding-plants | 2

“I was watching Yellow-vented Bulbuls (Pycnonotus goiavier) feeding on a fruit of a wayside bush (above) when a flock of 18-20 Baya Weavers (Ploceus philippinus) descend on the bush (below). “I was surprised to see them also take the fruit. … Continued

Asian Glossy Starling, Baya Weaver, Javan Sparrow, Yellow-vented Bulbul
8 Jun 2015

Asian Golden Weaver Feeding Juvenile

by BESG | posted in: Fledgling-Fledging | 8

“We have previously documented the globally near-threatened Asian Golden Weaver (Ploceus hypoxanthus) building nests and in courtship at Tampines Eco Green LINK. Although no juveniles were seen that time, a female fetching food back to her nest and leaving with … Continued

Asian Golden Weaver, Baya Weaver, Common Waxbill
9 May 2015

Baya Weaver – nectar feeding

by BESG | posted in: Feeding-plants | 1

“I have said this before and it continues to be true – the longer I watch birds the more I realise how little I am aware of their behaviour and how more there is to discover. In addition birds are … Continued

Baya Weaver
21 Apr 2015

Baya Weaver – more nectar feeding

by BESG | posted in: Feeding-plants | 0

“I returned to this site today to do some follow up bird work. I again observed Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus infortunatus), possibly the same flock, feeding on nectar. I initially spotted them feeding on the nectar of the Water Jambu … Continued

Baya Weaver
16 Dec 2013

Sex and the Birds: 9. Polygyny and Baya Weavers

by BESG | posted in: Nests, Sex | 0

The Baya Weavers (Ploceus philippinus) nest in colonies where their retort-shaped nests hang from the ends of branches. This provides limited security from predators, as invariably the nests will be shaken with any intrusion. Many nests are built near existing … Continued

Baya Weaver
6 Apr 2013

Baya Weaver feeding on Chrysopogon aciculatus seeds

by BESG | posted in: Feeding-plants | 0

“Seen the Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus infortunatus) feed on many types of wild grass seeds but this is the first time I have seen it feeding on the Love Grass (Chrysopogon aciculatus) seeds. “So far I have only seen the … Continued

Baya Weaver
18 Jan 2013

BAYA WEAVERS – FEEDING ON GRASS SEEDS

by BESG | posted in: Feeding-plants, Videography | 0

“On the evening of 8th December 2012, a flock of Baya Weavers (Ploceus philippinus) was frolicking among the dense labyrinth of Feathery Pennisetum grass (Pennisetum polystachion, family Poaceae) in Perak, Peninsular Malaysia. They were preoccupied with frenzied feeding of the … Continued

Baya Weaver, Pennisetum polystachion

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