They nest in long pods of woven grass that hang from branches of trees that are usually close to marsh or lake edges. Being social and fairly common they can breed in colonies of up to 250 nests! Females do all the nest building, feeding and rearing. The male just fights for territory. They eat both insects and fruits. The males are polygamous and can consort with up to 30 females...since they only impregnate and fight for territory. By clustering together they also can defend themselves from predators by mobbing the enemy.
birds are so interesting. there is a pair of cardinals who have adopted the rear view mirrors of our car for some reason. they perch there often during the day, one on one side, one on the other. would be no big deal except they poop down the sides of the car doors.
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting bird. The females are capable, by the sound of it.
ReplyDeleteone on the other. would be no big deal except they poop down the sides of the car doors.
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Yes, I love sunsets at sea...I love photographing the weather too. Best of all are those birds and their nests. Fascinating.
ReplyDeleteI found my grandmother's bird book, and it sits here next to my computer.
The many varieties of birds and how they survive is endlessly fascinating.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and interesting birds, but their domestic relationship leaves much to be desired.
ReplyDeleteCool you got to see rain Forest birds! Must have been inspiration for "The Birds" horror film, the mobbing.
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