Weaverbird's nest

Description:

Hanging retort shaped nests woven from leaves are the speciality of The baya weaver (Ploceus philippinus) is a weaverbird.These nest colonies are usually found on thorny trees or palm fronds and the nests are often built near water or hanging over water where predators cannot reach easily.

Habitat:

The baya weaver (Ploceus philippinus) is a weaverbird found across the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Flocks of these birds are found in grasslands, cultivated areas, scrub and secondary growth

Notes:

Nests are built mainly in colonies but isolated nests are not unknown