Sociable Weaver
A species of Sociable Weavers, Also known as Republican Bird Scientific name : Philetairus socius Genus : Sociable Weavers
Sociable Weaver, A species of Sociable Weavers
Also known as:
Republican Bird
Botanical name: Philetairus socius
Genus: Sociable Weavers
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Description General Info
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Description
Measuring around 14 cm (5.5 in) in length, the sociable weaver has a black chin, black barred flanks and a scalloped back. They weigh 26–32 g (0.92–1.13 oz), and sexes are indistinguishable. 
Size
14 cm
Life Expectancy
5 years
Feeding Habits
Sociable Weaver primarily feeds on seeds, complemented by a variety of insects such as grasshoppers, beetle larvae, caterpillars, moths, and termites, as well as soft fruit. This adept forager often consumes food items at different times for better dietary balance, showcasing unique dietary preferences and adaptations.
Habitat
Sociable Weaver thrive in open arid environments with annual rainfall ranging from 80 to 600 mm. Their preferred habitats feature scattered trees or the presence of man-made structures for nesting, amid expanses of bare ground. These birds are predominantly found in savanna ecosystems with sparse woody vegetation—a landscape that provides the essential resources for their elaborate colonial nests.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
The species ranges across northwestern South Africa, southwest Botswana and extending northwards across Namibia. It is strongly associated with the arid savannas characteristic of the southern Kalahari region. The presence of stiff grasses such as Aristida ciliata and Stipagrostis, an important nesting material is an important determinant of its distribution. The taller grasses and the fire-prone nature of the Northern and Central Kalahari regions may be a factor for the absence of the bird in those regions. The area is semi-arid with low and unpredictable rainfall occurring mostly in the summer. The population has not been quantified but the birds are described as "common to abundant".
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world sparrows Genus
Sociable Weavers Species
Sociable Weaver 
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