This Bird Builds World's Largest Communal Nests

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The Sociable weaver is the bird that builds the world's largest communal nests.

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These nests resemble giant huts and can house over 100 breeding pairs, weighing up to a ton or more.

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These social birds construct these massive nests from grass and twigs,.

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It provides shelter to birds from the extreme temperatures and predators.

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These nests are built on large, sturdy structures like acacia trees or telephone poles.

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Some nests have been continuously occupied for over a century, with birds constantly adding new chambers.

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The nests facilitate community living, allowing for many generations to coexist and cooperate in their construction and maintenance.

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Sociable weavers are native to the dry environments of South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.

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