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Sociable Weaver (Philetairus socius) Taken in Namibia, where it's very common. These birds build very large nests, that are actual bird condos, with up to 500 chambers; in fact, the nests get so big that often breaks the tree that is in. Known in Afrikaans as Versamelvoël. Africa,Geotagged,Namibia,Passeridae,Passeriformes,Philetairus,Philetairus socius,Sociable weaver,Solitaire,Southern Africa,Winter,bird,desert,passerine,weaver Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Sociable Weaver (Philetairus socius)

Taken in Namibia, where it's very common. These birds build very large nests, that are actual bird condos, with up to 500 chambers; in fact, the nests get so big that often breaks the tree that is in. Known in Afrikaans as Versamelvoël.

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    Reference to the large nest:

    Sociable Weavers Nest Large nests belonging to Sociable Weavers are found in some regions in the Northern Cape Fall,Geotagged,Philetairus socius,Sociable Weaver,Sociable weaver,Social,Social Weaver nest,South Africa,Weaver,large nest
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The Sociable weaver

The sociable weaver , also commonly known as the common social weaver, common social-weaver, and social weaver, is a species of bird in the Passeridae family endemic to Southern Africa. It is monotypic within the genus ''Philetairus''. It is found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana. but their range is centered within the Northern Cape Province of South Africa . They build large compound community nests, a rarity among birds. These nests are perhaps the most spectacular structure built by any.. more

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Species identified by Natalia Cara
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Uploaded Jul 18, 2016. Captured Jul 17, 2016 20:29 in C19, Solitaire, Namibia.
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Captured in the winter. More winter photos.