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The long and winding road

10,000 Birds

In the High Arctic we find several migrating species that break that mould. This tiny passerine winters in Africa, places like Tanzania, Nigeria, Somalia. Anywhere from 3-8 very pale blue eggs are laid, incubated by both parents. From the Tundra to the African Steppes. Nests are usually made in a sheltered cleft in rocks.

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Weavers

10,000 Birds

The IOC world birdlist recognizes 90 species that bear the name “weaver” or “malimbe” Not all of these are true weavers as we will discuss below. There are currently 64 recognized species in this genus, a remarkable number indeed, and this includes the 5 Asian and 2 Malagasy species.

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