Sociable Weaver - Philetairus socius
Républicain social
Sociable Weaver weave a huge nest for the entire colony. This nest protects the birds against cold and heat, but also against predators. Le républicain social construit cet énorme nid pour la colonie tout entière. Ce nid protège les oiseaux contre le froid et la chaleur, mais aussi contre les prédateurs.
Gallery : © Callie de Wet
Website : Pbase Gallery
Order : Passériformes
Family : Passeridae
Species : Sociable Weaver
Reference: cadw26951
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Geographic range
Date taken : 2006 Dec
Geographic data
Country : South Africa (sf)
Region : Province of Northern Cape
Place : Kalahari Gemsbok National Park
Latitude : 25° 40' 17'' South
Longitude : 20° 19' 17'' East
Exif data
Model : NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D80
Exposure : 1/800 s
Aperture : 5.6
Focal : 120 mm
Iso : 400
Flash : no
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