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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:bird
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gptkbp:behavior
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cooperative breeding
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gptkbp:breeding_behavior
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1-2 pairs per nest
increased with colony size
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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rainy season
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gptkbp:call
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chirping sounds
used for communication
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gptkbp:climate
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arid to semi-arid
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gptkbp:clutch_size
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3-6 eggs
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gptkbp:color
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brown and cream
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gptkbp:coloration
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conical
camouflaged for nesting
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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symbol of community
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gptkbp:diet
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seeds
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gptkbp:distribution
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southern Africa
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gptkbp:egg_color
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gptkb:white
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Ploceidae
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gptkbp:fledging_period
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21-24 days
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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ground forager
early morning and late afternoon
mixed feeding
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gptkbp:genus
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gptkb:Philetairus
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gptkbp:habitat
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gptkb:savanna
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Sociable Weaver
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gptkbp:incubation_period
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12-14 days
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gptkbp:length
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20-25 cm
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gptkbp:lifespan
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5 years
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gptkbp:mating_system
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monogamous
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gptkbp:migration
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non-migratory
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gptkbp:nest_location
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all members participate
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gptkbp:nest_material
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grasses
collected by all members
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gptkbp:nesting
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varies by region
colonial
up to 10 meters
year-round in some areas
high in colonies
high in suitable areas
with other birds
multi-chambered
large communal nests
bottom of the nest
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gptkbp:nesting_site
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trees and shrubs
high among individuals
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gptkbp:population
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varies by habitat
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gptkbp:population_trend
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gptkb:stable
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gptkbp:predators
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snakes
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:artisans
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gptkbp:social_learning
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observed in foraging
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gptkbp:social_structure
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highly social
complex and dynamic
dominance hierarchy
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gptkbp:species
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gptkb:Philetairus_socius
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gptkbp:subspecies
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none known
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gptkbp:tail_type
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long and forked
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gptkbp:territorial_behavior
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non-territorial
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat loss
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gptkbp:type_of_care
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dependent on parents
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gptkbp:wing_configuration
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broad and rounded
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gptkbp:wingspan
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40-45 cm
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:The_Weaverbird
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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