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The sociality of nesting in Rüppell's Weaver Ploceus galbula and the Lesser Masked Weaver Ploceus intermedius in an Ethiopian acacia woodland
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Ostrich: Journal of African Ornithology • Authors: David C Lahti --- Department of Biology, Queens College, USARüppell's Weaver Ploceus galbula and the Lesser Masked Weaver Ploceus intermedius nest prominently in the Awash National Park, Ethiopia. In both species the sociality or degree of aggregation of their nesting is varied. Rüppell's Weaver can nest singly or in... -
Behavioural analysis of Village Weavers Ploceus cucullatus in an Ethiopian breeding colony during incubation: 1. Females
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Ostrich: Journal of African Ornithology • Authors: Bobby Habig --- Department of Biology, Queens College, USA Khaleda Khan --- Department of Biology, Queens College, USA David C Lahti --- Department of Biology, Queens College, USAWe used video recordings to perform a behavioural analysis of a Village Weaver Ploceus cucullatus colony in Awash National Park, Ethiopia. We focused specifically on female behaviour during the pair-formation, egg-laying and early-incubation phases of the nesting cycle. A factor... -
Behavioural analysis of Village Weavers Ploceus cucullatus in an Ethiopian breeding colony during early incubation: 2. Males
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Ostrich: Journal of African Ornithology • Authors: Khaleda Khan --- Department of Biology, Queens College, USA Bobby Habig --- Department of Biology, Queens College, USA David C Lahti --- Department of Biology, Queens College, USAWe observed a colony of Village Weavers Ploceus cucullatus in Ethiopia at the height of the breeding season to assess variation and relationships amongst male behaviours. Individuals spent most of their time on behaviours functioning in acquiring and retaining mates,... -
Plumage dimorphism and moult patterns of weaverbirds – a review
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Ostrich: Journal of African Ornithology • Authors: H-Dieter Oschadleus --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Staffan Andersson --- University of Gothenburg, SwedenThe colourful plumages of weaverbirds (family Ploceidae, with 118 species recognised) provide a well-known and in part iconic showcase of sexual selection, with widespread sexual dimorphism (93 species) as well as seasonal dimorphism (62 species). The tremendous diversity in both...