weaverbird
Definition
Noun: 1. A small passerine bird of the family Ploceidae, native to Africa and Asia, known for building complex, woven nests. This term specifically refers to colonial birds, often finch-like in appearance, whose most distinctive behavior is the construction of elaborate nests from grass, leaves, and other plant fibers.
Examples
- Noun:
- The weaverbird meticulously wove strands of grass into a secure, hanging nest.
- A colony of weaverbirds can contain hundreds of individual nests in a single tree.
- Observing the weaverbird construct its nest is a remarkable example of avian engineering.
Advanced Usage
- "Social weaverbird": Often used to refer to species, like the Sociable Weaver (), that build massive communal nest structures.
- The social weaverbird's nest is a thatched apartment complex that can house multiple generations.
Variants and Related Words
- Weaver (n): A common, shortened form for 'weaverbird'.
- The village was surrounded by trees filled with the nests of village weavers.
- Weaverbird nest (n phrase): The intricate structure built by the bird.
- The weaverbird nest is a masterpiece of natural architecture.
Synonyms
- Weaver: The most direct synonym.
- Ploceid: A more technical, scientific term derived from the family name Ploceidae.
Noun
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finch-like African and Asian colonial birds noted for their elaborately woven nests
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