weaverbird

Thân thiện

A weaverbird constructs its intricate nest from grass and twigs.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. finch-like African and Asian colonial birds noted for their elaborately woven nests

Từ đồng nghĩa

• weaver
• weaver finch