Baya Weaver
Binomial Name: Ploceus philippinus
The Baya Weaver and her nest are symbols ofindustry, self-reliance, construction, perseverance,
and hardiness. The bird is not found elsewhereoutside the Indian subcontinent, including
Bangladesh and Southeast Asia. The Baya Weaveris a weaverbird, a common resident bird of
Bangladesh. The bird is found in all divisions. They
usually roam open areas near cultivated land,grasslands, tall grass forests, mangrove forests, or
reed forests all year round and feed on grass seeds,grains, and insects. During the breeding season of
May-August, they colonize and build nests in the
palm, acacia, laran, Lebbeck, hental, date trees, etc.
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