Description
This original wildlife photograph captures a female Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus) in Gujarat, India, showcasing the subtle and distinctive plumage of one of India’s best-known weaver birds.
The Baya Weaver is a small, social passerine belonging to the Ploceidae family. It is famous for its remarkable nest-building skills and its distinctive hanging woven nests, which are typically constructed from grasses and other plant fibres.
Female Baya Weaver
The female Baya Weaver has a considerably more subdued appearance than a breeding male. Her plumage is predominantly buff and brown, with darker streaking on the upperparts and a noticeable pale eyebrow. Non-breeding males can also resemble females, making careful observation useful when identifying individual birds.
Baya Weavers are highly social birds and can occur in groups, particularly around suitable feeding and breeding areas. Their association with cultivated landscapes, grasslands, scrub and other open habitats makes them a familiar bird across much of India.
Product Details
- Common Name: Baya Weaver
- Scientific Name: Ploceus philippinus
- Alternative Name: Common Weaver
- Bird Group: Weaver / Passerine
- Family: Ploceidae
- Sex: Female
- Behaviour: Natural Behaviour
- Location: Gujarat, India
- Status in Gujarat: Resident
- Habitat: Grasslands, agricultural fields, cultivated areas, scrubland and open landscapes
- Diet: Seeds, grains and other plant material, along with insects and other food items
- Global Conservation Status: Least Concern (LC)
- Indian Protection: Schedule II
- Photographer: Amarjeetsinh Jhala
- Photography Type: Bird & Wildlife Photography
Baya Weaver in Gujarat
The Baya Weaver is a resident species in Gujarat and is widely associated with open countryside, agricultural areas, grasslands and scrub habitats. Records and research from Saurashtra also document Baya Weaver populations across rural and suburban landscapes in Gujarat.
The species is currently assessed as Least Concern globally and is listed under Schedule II of India’s Wildlife Protection framework.
A Symbol of Indian Birdlife
The Baya Weaver is particularly well known for its extraordinary nest-building behaviour. During the breeding season, males construct elaborate hanging nests, and females inspect potential nests before pairing. This fascinating breeding behaviour has made the Baya Weaver one of India’s most recognizable weaver birds.
This photograph focuses on the female Baya Weaver, making it an excellent addition to bird photography collections, Indian bird identification resources and wildlife-focused visual libraries.
Original Wildlife Photograph
This is an original wildlife photograph captured by wildlife photographer Amarjeetsinh Jhala in Gujarat, India.
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