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Info created by Giles Laurent - uploaded by Giles Laurent - nominated by Giles Laurent -- Giles Laurent (talk) 20:03, 28 March 2024 (UTC)
Support -- Giles Laurent (talk) 20:03, 28 March 2024 (UTC)
Comment I don't think the composition matches up to the exisitng range of weaver nest-building FPs, but I cannot claim to be be unbiased. Charlesjsharp (talk) 20:50, 28 March 2024 (UTC)
- I think the angle of this one is more interesting with the wings wide open. Also I like that the nest is smoothly integrated below the leafs hiding it from predators that would look at it from above. Giles Laurent (talk) 22:32, 28 March 2024 (UTC)
- I was not aware that weavers chose to build their nests in sites where they are hidden from predators. Where did you read this? Charlesjsharp (talk) 21:29, 29 March 2024 (UTC)
- Well in southern Africa for example the following birds are predators of weavers adults : Ovambo sparrowhawk, Little sparrowhawk, Peregrine falcon and Lanner falcon. The following birds are also predators for eggs and chicks of weavers : Purple heron, Gabar goshawk, Black kite, Common fiscal and African grey hornbill. So it is no surprise that hiding the nest from predators is an advantage for adults, chicks and eggs. Giles Laurent (talk) 13:01, 30 March 2024 (UTC)
- So no evidence to support your statement that 'the nest is smoothly integrated below the leafs hiding it from predators that would look at it from above.'. It might be best to delete that. It's not good to invent bird behaviour. Charlesjsharp (talk) 10:42, 31 March 2024 (UTC)
- Well I didn't said that weavers would usually prefer to hide their nests, I only said that I liked the fact that this one was hidden. And this one is indeed hidden from the predators they have that might look at it from above because it is hidden below the leafs. Wether it was intended or not is another question. This behaviour is more rare to see than most of the weaver nest you will see. This is why I said that I liked it because it shows something less common. Weavers often build their nests close to human habitations and I guess that human proximity can bring some kind of protection to them as well. Giles Laurent (talk) 10:47, 31 March 2024 (UTC)
- The bird appears to be building or interacting with its nest. This species of bird often builds hanging nests with materials such as grass and branches. The bird is using its beak and legs to manipulate materials in the nest structure, a common behavior during the breeding season. The bird's posture, with wings spread and feathers ruffled, could also be a display behavior to attract a mate or a defensive response to a possible nearby threat. Wilfredor (talk) 10:59, 1 April 2024 (UTC)
- This male is simply building its nest [[User:Wilfredor|Wilfredo]. A well-built nest is needed to attract a female. We do not see any display behaviour or defensive response here. Charlesjsharp (talk) 19:27, 2 April 2024 (UTC)
- The bird appears to be building or interacting with its nest. This species of bird often builds hanging nests with materials such as grass and branches. The bird is using its beak and legs to manipulate materials in the nest structure, a common behavior during the breeding season. The bird's posture, with wings spread and feathers ruffled, could also be a display behavior to attract a mate or a defensive response to a possible nearby threat. Wilfredor (talk) 10:59, 1 April 2024 (UTC)
- Well I didn't said that weavers would usually prefer to hide their nests, I only said that I liked the fact that this one was hidden. And this one is indeed hidden from the predators they have that might look at it from above because it is hidden below the leafs. Wether it was intended or not is another question. This behaviour is more rare to see than most of the weaver nest you will see. This is why I said that I liked it because it shows something less common. Weavers often build their nests close to human habitations and I guess that human proximity can bring some kind of protection to them as well. Giles Laurent (talk) 10:47, 31 March 2024 (UTC)
- So no evidence to support your statement that 'the nest is smoothly integrated below the leafs hiding it from predators that would look at it from above.'. It might be best to delete that. It's not good to invent bird behaviour. Charlesjsharp (talk) 10:42, 31 March 2024 (UTC)
- Well in southern Africa for example the following birds are predators of weavers adults : Ovambo sparrowhawk, Little sparrowhawk, Peregrine falcon and Lanner falcon. The following birds are also predators for eggs and chicks of weavers : Purple heron, Gabar goshawk, Black kite, Common fiscal and African grey hornbill. So it is no surprise that hiding the nest from predators is an advantage for adults, chicks and eggs. Giles Laurent (talk) 13:01, 30 March 2024 (UTC)
- I was not aware that weavers chose to build their nests in sites where they are hidden from predators. Where did you read this? Charlesjsharp (talk) 21:29, 29 March 2024 (UTC)
- I think the angle of this one is more interesting with the wings wide open. Also I like that the nest is smoothly integrated below the leafs hiding it from predators that would look at it from above. Giles Laurent (talk) 22:32, 28 March 2024 (UTC)
- Support --Ermell (talk) 21:47, 28 March 2024 (UTC)
- Support --Harlock81 (talk) 22:23, 28 March 2024 (UTC)
- Support --SHB2000 (talk) 23:08, 28 March 2024 (UTC)
- Support Fine composition in my view, and the action is well frozen at 1/2000s -- Basile Morin (talk) 01:31, 29 March 2024 (UTC)
- Comment Please add the species of bird to the categories; it's very hard to compare this to other photos of the bird without the correct category. -- Ikan Kekek (talk) 01:32, 29 March 2024 (UTC)
Done category added. -- Giles Laurent (talk) 11:22, 29 March 2024 (UTC)
- Support per Basile Cmao20 (talk) 02:10, 29 March 2024 (UTC)
- Support The composition seems a bit random and accidental but the bird, sensing the danger of falling on its back, has shown all its beautiful plumage, even in a scene and accidental composition that seems like a product of play. --Wilfredor (talk) 02:20, 29 March 2024 (UTC)
- Support --Thi (talk) 09:55, 29 March 2024 (UTC)
- Support – Aristeas (talk) 16:31, 29 March 2024 (UTC)
- Support --Famberhorst (talk) 16:40, 29 March 2024 (UTC)
- Support Top as always. ★ 19:18, 29 March 2024 (UTC)
- Comment The feathers look good but the peak and leg look overprocessed to me Poco a poco (talk) 07:30, 30 March 2024 (UTC)
- Thank you for the review. It is an action shot of a weaver flapping it's wings so a speed of 1/2000s was needed. It was in a dark area as it was in the shadows of trees so ISO 6400 was needed. With high ISO it is inevitable and normal that some small detail can be less visible, especially in areas with more shadow than the rest. Giles Laurent (talk) 13:21, 30 March 2024 (UTC)
- Support --Llez (talk) 07:15, 31 March 2024 (UTC)
- Support--Agnes Monkelbaan (talk) 07:39, 31 March 2024 (UTC)
- Support -- Johann Jaritz (talk) 05:03, 2 April 2024 (UTC)
- Support --GRDN711 (talk) 13:22, 2 April 2024 (UTC)
Confirmed results:
This image will be added to the FP gallery: Animals/Birds/Passeriformes#Family : Ploceidae (Weavers)
