Weaver Bird

Baya Weaver is a Weaver Bird found across in the Indian Sub Continent and Southeast Asia. These nest colonies are usually found on thorny trees or palm fronds and the nests are often built near water or hanging over water where predators cant reach easily. A male bird is known to make 500 trips to complete a nest.

These sparrow size bird is 15 cm in length.They have a stout conical bill and a short square tail. Baya Weavers are social and unreserved birds. They forged in flocks for seeds, both on the plant and on the ground. They are known to glean paddy and other grain in harvested fields, and occasionally damage ripening crops and are therefore sometimes considered as pests.

Captured in Wasgamuwa National Park.

Kudiramalai Point - One of the scenic places in Sri Lanka

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The Hoopoe

The Hoopoe is a colorful bird that is found across Afro-Eurasia. Hoopoe is a medium sized bird 44-48 Centimeters in length and weighing up to 46-90 g. Hoopoe has broad and rounded wings capable of strong flight.  Hoopoe is widespread in Europe, Asia and North Africa. This bird is known as a migrant bird in Sri Lanka.

Hoopoe mainly feeds on insects, small reptiles and frogs.

Captured in Yala National Park