Sociable Weaver

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Weaverbird
gptkbp:aircraft_operated broad and rounded
gptkbp:behavior cooperative breeding
observed in foraging
gptkbp:breeding_season rainy season
1-2 pairs per nest
increased with colony size
gptkbp:calls_for chirping sounds
used for communication
gptkbp:climate arid to semi-arid
gptkbp:clutch_size 3-6 eggs
gptkbp:color conical
brown and cream
camouflaged for nesting
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of community
gptkbp:diet seeds
gptkbp:distribution southern Africa
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:family gptkb:Ploceidae
gptkbp:fledging_period 21-24 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior ground forager
early morning and late afternoon
mixed feeding
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Philetairus
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:tree
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sociable Weaver
gptkbp:incubation_period 12-14 days
gptkbp:length 20-25 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 5 years
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:nesting varies by region
colonial
up to 10 meters
grasses
trees and shrubs
year-round in some areas
high in colonies
high in suitable areas
with other birds
multi-chambered
large communal nests
all members participate
bottom of the nest
collected by all members
high among individuals
gptkbp:population varies by habitat
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
gptkbp:predators snakes
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:lighthouse
gptkbp:social_structure highly social
complex and dynamic
dominance hierarchy
gptkbp:species gptkb:Philetairus_socius
gptkbp:subspecies none known
gptkbp:tail_type long and forked
gptkbp:territorial_behavior non-territorial
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:type_of_care dependent on parents
gptkbp:wingspan 40-45 cm