Habitat destruction is forcing these beautiful birds, the architects of Nature, to dwindle in their numbers. Their nests are brought down and sold by many vandals as decorative articles to be hung at homes. This destruction is continuing unabated as there is a market to sell them. So the next time if someone sells you a Weaver Bird’s nest, please say NO. Otherwise, a day may not be too far when these intricately-woven nests may become rare and end up being seen only in natural history museums.
By Ragoo Rao, Ethologist
