Evolution Of Nests In The Weaverbirds

Illustrates in their natural habitat some of the most spectacular birds and nests of the world that belong to a family that builds the most interesting variety of nests among birds, including the sociable weaver (philetairus socius,) the red-billed weaver (quelea quelea,) the Spotted-backed weaver (ploceus cucullatus spilonotus,) Cassin's weaver (Malimbus cassini) and many others. Analyzes the important steps in the evolution of avian nests, including the roofed nest typical of many small tropical birds, the origin of the compound and communal nest and the act of weaving.

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