The sociable weaver (Philetairus socius) is a species of bird in the weaver family, endemic to Southern Africa. It is found in South Africa, Namibia,

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The sociable weaver (Philetairus socius) is a species of bird in the weaver family, endemic to Southern Africa. It is found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana, The species builds large, compound, community nests, a rarity among birds. These nests are perhaps the most spectacular structure built by any bird Photographed at Etosha national park, Namibia in January

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Location: Namibia
Photo credit: © Eyal Bartov / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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