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#13769585

31 May 2026

A Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus) constructs a nest from strips of grass and plant fibers suspended from a tree branch in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 31, 2026. Known for its nest-building abilities, the species creates hanging nests during the monsoon breeding season to attract mates and provide shelter for offspring. The nests feature a bulbous chamber and a narrow entrance to protect eggs and chicks from predators. Females inspect the nests before selecting a mate, after which the structure is completed for breeding. Found across the Indian subcontinent, Baya Weavers are seen near grasslands, wetlands, and agricultural areas. During the breeding season, males display yellow and black plumage, while females and non-breeding males have a sparrow-like appearance.

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31 May 2026

A Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus) constructs a nest from strips of grass and plant fibers suspended from a tree branch in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 31, 2026. Known for its nest-building abilities, the species creates hanging nests during the monsoon breeding season to attract mates and provide shelter for offspring. The nests feature a bulbous chamber and a narrow entrance to protect eggs and chicks from predators. Females inspect the nests before selecting a mate, after which the structure is completed for breeding. Found across the Indian subcontinent, Baya Weavers are seen near grasslands, wetlands, and agricultural areas. During the breeding season, males display yellow and black plumage, while females and non-breeding males have a sparrow-like appearance.

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#13769591

31 May 2026

A Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus) constructs a nest from strips of grass and plant fibers suspended from a tree branch in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 31, 2026. Known for its nest-building abilities, the species creates hanging nests during the monsoon breeding season to attract mates and provide shelter for offspring. The nests feature a bulbous chamber and a narrow entrance to protect eggs and chicks from predators. Females inspect the nests before selecting a mate, after which the structure is completed for breeding. Found across the Indian subcontinent, Baya Weavers are seen near grasslands, wetlands, and agricultural areas. During the breeding season, males display yellow and black plumage, while females and non-breeding males have a sparrow-like appearance.

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#13769592

31 May 2026

A Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus) constructs a nest from strips of grass and plant fibers suspended from a tree branch in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 31, 2026. Known for its nest-building abilities, the species creates hanging nests during the monsoon breeding season to attract mates and provide shelter for offspring. The nests feature a bulbous chamber and a narrow entrance to protect eggs and chicks from predators. Females inspect the nests before selecting a mate, after which the structure is completed for breeding. Found across the Indian subcontinent, Baya Weavers are seen near grasslands, wetlands, and agricultural areas. During the breeding season, males display yellow and black plumage, while females and non-breeding males have a sparrow-like appearance.

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31 May 2026

A Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus) constructs a nest from strips of grass and plant fibers suspended from a tree branch in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 31, 2026. Known for its nest-building abilities, the species creates hanging nests during the monsoon breeding season to attract mates and provide shelter for offspring. The nests feature a bulbous chamber and a narrow entrance to protect eggs and chicks from predators. Females inspect the nests before selecting a mate, after which the structure is completed for breeding. Found across the Indian subcontinent, Baya Weavers are seen near grasslands, wetlands, and agricultural areas. During the breeding season, males display yellow and black plumage, while females and non-breeding males have a sparrow-like appearance.

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#13769599

31 May 2026

A Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus) constructs a nest from strips of grass and plant fibers suspended from a tree branch in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 31, 2026. Known for its nest-building abilities, the species creates hanging nests during the monsoon breeding season to attract mates and provide shelter for offspring. The nests feature a bulbous chamber and a narrow entrance to protect eggs and chicks from predators. Females inspect the nests before selecting a mate, after which the structure is completed for breeding. Found across the Indian subcontinent, Baya Weavers are seen near grasslands, wetlands, and agricultural areas. During the breeding season, males display yellow and black plumage, while females and non-breeding males have a sparrow-like appearance.

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#13769603

31 May 2026

A Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus) constructs a nest from strips of grass and plant fibers suspended from a tree branch in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 31, 2026. Known for its nest-building abilities, the species creates hanging nests during the monsoon breeding season to attract mates and provide shelter for offspring. The nests feature a bulbous chamber and a narrow entrance to protect eggs and chicks from predators. Females inspect the nests before selecting a mate, after which the structure is completed for breeding. Found across the Indian subcontinent, Baya Weavers are seen near grasslands, wetlands, and agricultural areas. During the breeding season, males display yellow and black plumage, while females and non-breeding males have a sparrow-like appearance.

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#13769606

31 May 2026

A Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus) constructs a nest from strips of grass and plant fibers suspended from a tree branch in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 31, 2026. Known for its nest-building abilities, the species creates hanging nests during the monsoon breeding season to attract mates and provide shelter for offspring. The nests feature a bulbous chamber and a narrow entrance to protect eggs and chicks from predators. Females inspect the nests before selecting a mate, after which the structure is completed for breeding. Found across the Indian subcontinent, Baya Weavers are seen near grasslands, wetlands, and agricultural areas. During the breeding season, males display yellow and black plumage, while females and non-breeding males have a sparrow-like appearance.

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#13769612

31 May 2026

A Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus) constructs a nest from strips of grass and plant fibers suspended from a tree branch in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 31, 2026. Known for its nest-building abilities, the species creates hanging nests during the monsoon breeding season to attract mates and provide shelter for offspring. The nests feature a bulbous chamber and a narrow entrance to protect eggs and chicks from predators. Females inspect the nests before selecting a mate, after which the structure is completed for breeding. Found across the Indian subcontinent, Baya Weavers are seen near grasslands, wetlands, and agricultural areas. During the breeding season, males display yellow and black plumage, while females and non-breeding males have a sparrow-like appearance.

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#13769624

31 May 2026

A Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus) constructs a nest from strips of grass and plant fibers suspended from a tree branch in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 31, 2026. Known for its nest-building abilities, the species creates hanging nests during the monsoon breeding season to attract mates and provide shelter for offspring. The nests feature a bulbous chamber and a narrow entrance to protect eggs and chicks from predators. Females inspect the nests before selecting a mate, after which the structure is completed for breeding. Found across the Indian subcontinent, Baya Weavers are seen near grasslands, wetlands, and agricultural areas. During the breeding season, males display yellow and black plumage, while females and non-breeding males have a sparrow-like appearance.

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#13769627

31 May 2026

A Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus) constructs a nest from strips of grass and plant fibers suspended from a tree branch in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 31, 2026. Known for its nest-building abilities, the species creates hanging nests during the monsoon breeding season to attract mates and provide shelter for offspring. The nests feature a bulbous chamber and a narrow entrance to protect eggs and chicks from predators. Females inspect the nests before selecting a mate, after which the structure is completed for breeding. Found across the Indian subcontinent, Baya Weavers are seen near grasslands, wetlands, and agricultural areas. During the breeding season, males display yellow and black plumage, while females and non-breeding males have a sparrow-like appearance.

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#13769629

31 May 2026

A Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus) constructs a nest from strips of grass and plant fibers suspended from a tree branch in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 31, 2026. Known for its nest-building abilities, the species creates hanging nests during the monsoon breeding season to attract mates and provide shelter for offspring. The nests feature a bulbous chamber and a narrow entrance to protect eggs and chicks from predators. Females inspect the nests before selecting a mate, after which the structure is completed for breeding. Found across the Indian subcontinent, Baya Weavers are seen near grasslands, wetlands, and agricultural areas. During the breeding season, males display yellow and black plumage, while females and non-breeding males have a sparrow-like appearance.

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#13769631

31 May 2026

A Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus) constructs a nest from strips of grass and plant fibers suspended from a tree branch in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 31, 2026. Known for its nest-building abilities, the species creates hanging nests during the monsoon breeding season to attract mates and provide shelter for offspring. The nests feature a bulbous chamber and a narrow entrance to protect eggs and chicks from predators. Females inspect the nests before selecting a mate, after which the structure is completed for breeding. Found across the Indian subcontinent, Baya Weavers are seen near grasslands, wetlands, and agricultural areas. During the breeding season, males display yellow and black plumage, while females and non-breeding males have a sparrow-like appearance.

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31 May 2026

A Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus) constructs a nest from strips of grass and plant fibers suspended from a tree branch in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 31, 2026. Known for its nest-building abilities, the species creates hanging nests during the monsoon breeding season to attract mates and provide shelter for offspring. The nests feature a bulbous chamber and a narrow entrance to protect eggs and chicks from predators. Females inspect the nests before selecting a mate, after which the structure is completed for breeding. Found across the Indian subcontinent, Baya Weavers are seen near grasslands, wetlands, and agricultural areas. During the breeding season, males display yellow and black plumage, while females and non-breeding males have a sparrow-like appearance.

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31 May 2026

A Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus) constructs a nest from strips of grass and plant fibers suspended from a tree branch in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 31, 2026. Known for its nest-building abilities, the species creates hanging nests during the monsoon breeding season to attract mates and provide shelter for offspring. The nests feature a bulbous chamber and a narrow entrance to protect eggs and chicks from predators. Females inspect the nests before selecting a mate, after which the structure is completed for breeding. Found across the Indian subcontinent, Baya Weavers are seen near grasslands, wetlands, and agricultural areas. During the breeding season, males display yellow and black plumage, while females and non-breeding males have a sparrow-like appearance.

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31 May 2026

A Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus) constructs a nest from strips of grass and plant fibers suspended from a tree branch in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 31, 2026. Known for its nest-building abilities, the species creates hanging nests during the monsoon breeding season to attract mates and provide shelter for offspring. The nests feature a bulbous chamber and a narrow entrance to protect eggs and chicks from predators. Females inspect the nests before selecting a mate, after which the structure is completed for breeding. Found across the Indian subcontinent, Baya Weavers are seen near grasslands, wetlands, and agricultural areas. During the breeding season, males display yellow and black plumage, while females and non-breeding males have a sparrow-like appearance.

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