Baya Weaver
Ploceus philippinus (Linnaeus, 1766)
Ploceidae — Weavers, Widowbirds
Baya Weaver, Ploceus philippinus, is a widespread breeding bird of the Oriental Region, occurring across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is a weaverbird in the family Ploceidae. It is best known for its hanging, retort-shaped nest, made from leaves and usually placed on thorny trees or palm fronds, often close to or above water where access is difficult for predators. It is found in grassland, cultivated land, scrub and secondary growth. Five subspecies are recognised, including forms across mainland India, east into Southeast Asia, and a darker south-west Indian population.
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Ploceidae — Weavers, Widowbirds
- Breeding range
- Oriental Region: widespread
