Social Weaver (Philetairus socius), Etoscha National Park, Namibia
The sociable weaver is a species of bird in the Passeridae family endemic to Southern Africa. It is found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana. They build large compound community nests, a rarity among birds. These nests are perhaps the most spectacular structure built by any bird.
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