His place or Her Place?

Ploceidae, otherwise known as weaverbirds are little birds which live in groups and weave their nests out of grasses and other vegetations. In Malaysia, on rare occasions, one gets to buy the nests from peddlers in the markets; Malays, I think, believe that they have mystical powers and would attract businesses if hung in a shop. A weaverbird takes up to two weeks to complete its coned shaped nest and since the birds build their nest simultaneously, often one may catch sight of many nests hanging like lanterns from branches once the nests are completed. A female weaverbird has a nest with an opening at the bottom and there's a place in it for her eggs while a male weaverbird has his with two openings where he can perch to attract a female weaverbird. In a plant nursery which I visited, I was sure I came across nests of female weaverbirds for sale. 

Now, can you spot them?













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