Sociable weavers (Philetairus socius) seeking shade whilst perched on the branch of a Camelthorn tree. This small African bird lives in large flocks,foraging for seeds and insects. The members of a flock co-operate to build a large communal nest. Each breeding pair has its own entrance. The nests,which the birds thatch (rather than weave) from twigs,grass and straw,can reach over 7 metres in length and mass over a tonne. A single nest can house up to 400 birds,providing shelter from extreme temperatures. Photographed in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park,Southern Africa | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Camacho, Tony |
Taille de l’image : | 6421 px × 4281 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |