Meaning of the word "weaver bird" in English

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weaver bird

US /ˈwiːvər bɜːrd/
UK /ˈwiːvər bɜːrd/
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Noun

1.

a small, often brightly colored, seed-eating bird of the family Ploceidae, found in Africa, Asia, and Australia, noted for the elaborately woven nests built by the males

Example:
The male weaver bird meticulously constructs an intricate nest.
Many species of weaver birds are known for their colonial nesting habits.
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