The baya weaver (Ploceus philippinus) is a weaverbird found in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Flocks of these birds are found in grasslands, cultivated areas, scrub and secondary growth and they are best known for their hanging retort shaped nests woven from leaves. Baya Weaver birds are preparing nests on a coconut tree at Nabin Nagar, West Bengal, India on May 2, 2022. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
