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Leaf Home in the Sky

Short answer: Baya weavers are small, sociable birds of South and Southeast Asia. Males weave hanging, retort-shaped nests from strips of grass and palm leaves, often building several to attract females.

The nests hang from branches and have a long, downward-facing entrance tube that helps keep predators out. The footage shows baya weavers at their nests.

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What should you know about Leaf Home in the Sky?

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  1. They live in South and Southeast Asia.

    DD-311-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (Range)

  2. Males build the nests.

    DD-311-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit B (Builders)

Video transcript: Leaf Home in the Sky: Male Baya Weavers Weave Hanging Nests From Grass Strips

Did you know, baya weavers are small, gregarious birds known for their incredible nest-building skills. Found across South and Southeast Asia, these birds create intricate, hanging nests from grasses and leaves, weaving them together using their beaks. The nests, often hanging from tree branches, have a distinctive bottle shape, with a long vertical entrance to protect against predators. Male baya weavers are responsible for constructing these nests, often building multiple to attract females. NOW YOU KNOW!

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The write-up

Male baya weavers weave hanging nests from grass strips. A long entrance tube keeps predators out.

  1. Exhibit A

    Range

    They live in South and Southeast Asia.

  2. Exhibit B

    Builders

    Males build the nests.

  3. Exhibit C

    Material

    They use grass and leaf strips.

  4. Exhibit D

    Shape

    Nests hang with a long entrance tube.

  5. Exhibit E

    Several nests

    Males may build several.

Questions people ask about Leaf Home in the Sky

Who builds the nests?

To attract mates.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Range) · Wikipedia: Baya weaver

What are nests made of?

Woven.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Builders) · Wikipedia: Baya weaver

Where do they live?

Grasslands and farms.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Material) · Wikipedia: Baya weaver

Why the long entrance?

It points down.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Shape) · Wikipedia: Baya weaver

How do the nests hang?

Swaying.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Several nests) · Wikipedia: Baya weaver

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  1. Who builds the nests?

    1. Males
    2. Females
    3. Both equally
    4. Neither
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    Answer: A. Males To attract mates. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Range) · Wikipedia: Baya weaver

  2. What are nests made of?

    1. Grass and leaf strips
    2. Mud
    3. Stones
    4. Feathers only
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    Answer: A. Grass and leaf strips Woven. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Builders) · Wikipedia: Baya weaver

  3. Where do they live?

    1. South and Southeast Asia
    2. Europe
    3. Antarctica
    4. Canada
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    Answer: A. South and Southeast Asia Grasslands and farms. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Material) · Wikipedia: Baya weaver

  4. Why the long entrance?

    1. To keep predators out
    2. For decoration
    3. For drainage
    4. No reason
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    Answer: A. To keep predators out It points down. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Shape) · Wikipedia: Baya weaver

  5. How do the nests hang?

    1. From branches
    2. On the ground
    3. In water
    4. In caves
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    Answer: A. From branches Swaying. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Several nests) · Wikipedia: Baya weaver

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Easterling, Marcus. "Leaf Home in the Sky." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-311, last updated Aug 28, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/leaf-home-in-the-sky/

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