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social weaver Illustration of a social weaver (Philetairus socius), a small brown and yellow bird perched on a branch, with an acacia tree and a large communal nest visible in the background. Large communal nest of the social weaver bird, Philetairus socius, built in a tree with many entrance holes visible among dense, brown grass woven around bare branches.
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Social weaver: References & Edit History

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Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Article title updated for style. Nov 13, 2026
Add new Web site: San Diego Zoo Animals and Plants - Sociable Weaver. Feb 07, 2022
Add new Web site: Biodiversity Explorer - Philetairus socius. Feb 03, 2011
Add new Web site: BirdLife International - Philetairus socius. Feb 03, 2011
Added image of social weaver. Apr 15, 2010
Photograph of the nest of a social weaver (Philetairus socius) added. Apr 15, 2010
Media added. Apr 21, 2008
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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