About the Baya Weaver
The baya weaver is a weaverbird found across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Flocks are found in grasslands, cultivated areas, scrub and secondary growth. They are known for their hanging retort shaped nests woven from leaves, usually found on thorny trees or palm fronds, near or hanging over water where predators cannot easily reach. They are widespread and common within their range and are prone to local, seasonal movements in response to rain and food availability.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Ploceus philippinus |
| Species Codes | baywea1, BAWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Baya Weaver belong to?
The Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Baya Weaver?
The baya weaver is a weaverbird found across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Flocks are found in grasslands, cultivated areas, scrub and secondary growth. They are known for their hanging retort shaped nests woven from leaves, usually found on thorny trees or palm fronds, near or hanging...
Where can I report a Baya Weaver sighting?
You can log sightings of Baya Weaver on eBird (ebird.org) using species code baywea1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Weavers and Allies 123 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
Quick Stats
Spotted a Baya Weaver?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!