Talk:Baya weaver

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I'd Like to draw some attention to the Other Notes Section of the article

If some one knows about the behavior of the Baya Weavers w.r.t using mud/clay in their nests and could elaborate on that with some references to substantiate it, it would be good.

And it would be good if we That 3 races are recognized based on their size and coloration, we need more info as to whether the races are geographically confined or if more than one race is found in the same geographical region. And are there any variations in the nests of different races?

One of the articles in the references section shows an image of the cross-section of a baya nest, such images would add value to the the article.

It would be good to get pictures of Baya Nests in different stages, and some information on the important stages of the nest building process.

I heartily welcome all to discuss on this page and come up with content and suggestions

regards,

--Rawlife 14:29, 29 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Most bird races are geographically separated. Actually the question suggests confusion of cause and effect. See speciation, sympatry, allopatry etcetera for more info. I have added info on clay use in nests. Added the race info. Nesting info can be found in Suhel Quader's thesis and paper both available on the web. Shyamal 16:09, 29 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

how can "both males and females are polygamous"? females have to be polyandrous, right? please correct me if i am wrong.

--Chhoton —Preceding undated comment added 14:26, 8 November 2011 (UTC).[reply]

Yes, polygamy is not gender specific. Female polygamy would be polyandry and male polygamy- polygyny. Shyamal (talk) 16:06, 8 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]