The sociable weaver (Philetairus socius) is a species of bird in the weaver family that is endemic to southern Africa.
It is the only species in the monotypic genus Philetairus.
It is found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.
but their range is centered within the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.
They build large compound community nests, a rarity among birds.
These nests are perhaps the most spectacular structure built by any bird.
The sociable weaver (Philetairus socius) is a species of bird in the weaver family that is endemic to southern Africa. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Philetairus. It is found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana. but their range is centered within the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. They build large compound community nests, a rarity among birds. These nests are perhaps the most spectacular structure built by any bird.
Sociable weaver