The Baya weavers gets its name from the hanging retort shaped nests it weaves using strip of leaves. It is found all over Tulu Nadu. Flocks are found in scrubs, grassland and cultivation. Both males and females are similar with conical bill and square tail. They have dark streaks above, plain whitish below, long eyebrow. Breading males have a yellow crown and dark brown mouth and black bill. They feed together in flocks on seeds. They also hunt on insects, small frogs and molluscs to feed young ones. They breed during monsoons. They build nest in colonies about 20-30, close to food, water and nesting material. Their nests are retort shaped, with a central nesting chamber and a long vertical tube. The males build the nest using 20-60cms strips of paddy leaves, grass and palm fonds. The males finish the nest only after finding a mate. The females lay 2-4 eggs incubate for 14-17 days. Both parents take part in raising the young ones.
Calls: Chit..chit.....sometimes Cheee...eee...eee
Scientific Name: Ploceus philippinus (Least Concern)
Location: Kanarbadi Fields, Udupi
Date: Feb 2018
Nests hanging on Palmyra Palm
Location Kanarbadi Fields, Udupi
Location: Kanarbadi Fields, Udupi
Date: Feb 2018
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