Philetairus Socius Collection

Picture No. 12020054
Detail of a communal nest of Sociable Weavers with its numerous chambers - Tirasberge, Namtib Biosphere Reserve, Namibia. Date:

Cape Ground Squirrel (Xerus inauris) adult, with Sociable Weaver (Philetairus socius) flock, feeding on biscuit from tourist, Etosha N.P. Namibia

Sociable weaver (Philetairus socius) nest in quiver tree (Aloidendron dichotomum) Quiver tree forest, Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Picture No. 12009371
Huge communal nest of Sociable Weavers in a camelthorn tree (Acacia erioloba) - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Date:

Picture No. 12009369
Huge communal nest of Sociable Weavers with its numerous chambers - in a camelthorn tree (Acacia erioloba) - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Date:

Africa, Namibia, Hardap region. Nesting colony of sociable weavers

Picture No. 12020055
Communal nest of Sociable Weavers with its numerous chambers - in a Camelthorn tree (Acacia erioloba) - Tirasberge, Namtib Biosphere Reserve, Namibia. Date:

Picture No. 12009372
Huge communal nest of Sociable Weavers at a telephone pole at the N10 road between the town of Upington and the Namibian border - Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape province, South Africa Date:

Picture No. 12009370
Huge communal nest of Sociable Weavers in a camelthorn tree (Acacia erioloba) - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Date:

Picture No. 12009368
Detail of a communal nest of Sociable Weavers with its numerous chambers - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Date:

Picture No. 12009366
Sociable Weaver - males in the vicinity of their nest - in the last light of the evening - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Date:

Picture No. 12009365
Sociable Weaver - male - perching in the vicinity of its nest - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Date:

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Huge communal nest of Sociable Weavers in a camelthorn tree (Acacia erioloba) - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Date:

Nesting colony of hanging in a tree, Sociable Weaver -Philetairus socius-, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Trees with nesting colony of the Sociable Weaver -Philetairus socius-, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Nesting colony of the Sociable Weaver -Philetairus socius- in a tree, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Camel thorn tree -Acacia erioloba- with nesting colony of the Sociable Weaver -Philetairus socius-, Kalahari, Namibia

Camel Thorn Tree -Acacia erioloba- with nests of the Sociable Weaver -Philetairus socius-, Kalahari Desert, Namibia

Nests of Sociable Weavers or Social Weavers -Philetairus socius- in a tree, Naukluft Mountains, Hardap Region, Namibia

Africa, Sociable weaver (Philetairus socius), sitting on the bark of a tree, side view

Sociable weaver nest C016 / 4773
Sociable weaver nest. Nest built by a sociable weaver (Philetairus socius) bird colony in a camel thorn acacia tree (Acacia erioloba)

Sociable weaver nest C016 / 4765
Sociable weaver nest. Nest built by a sociable weaver (Philetairus socius) bird colony in a quiver tree (Aloe dichotoma). The sociable weaver builds large communal nests providing shelter for up to

Sociable weavers nest. The sociable weaver (Philetairus socius, one at upper centre) builds large communal nests. Up to 400 birds can inhabit a single nest

Sociable weaver (social weaver) (Philetairus socius), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, encompassing the former Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, South Africa, Africa

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In the vast landscapes of Namibia's Hardap region, a remarkable partnership unfolds between two unique species. Picture No. 12020054 captures the enchanting sight of a Cape Ground Squirrel standing amidst a flock of Sociable Weavers, Philetairus socius. These birds are renowned for their intricate nests, as showcased in Picture No. 12009371 where they ingeniously construct their homes within the branches of quiver trees (Aloidendron dichotomum). The nesting colonies of these sociable weavers are truly awe-inspiring, as seen in Picture No. 12009369 and Picture No. 12009370. Countless woven chambers adorn the trees like living tapestries, providing shelter to numerous families within this bustling avian metropolis. Picture No. 12020055 reveals the harmonious coexistence between these feathered architects and other wildlife inhabitants, such as squirrels seeking refuge or perhaps sharing in some mutual benefit yet to be fully understood. As you delve deeper into this captivating world, immerse yourself in Pictures No. 12009372 and No. 12009368 that showcase the intricacies of these masterful nests up close – an architectural marvel crafted with meticulous precision by each industrious bird. Witnessing this extraordinary collaboration is not limited to one location; it extends across various regions captured beautifully in Pictures No. 12009366 and No. 12009365 throughout Africa's diverse landscapes. Philetairus socius exemplifies nature's ability to forge unlikely alliances for survival and prosperity – an inspiring testament to unity among different species thriving together against all odds. Let your imagination take flight alongside these Sociable Weavers as they continue building their magnificent abodes while fostering harmony amidst Namibia's breathtaking wilderness.