Sparrow weavers in Africa appear to learn distinct building ... Most of what is known about bird nests has come from studying their role in reproductive success, focusing on their usefulness ...

From afar, the acacia trees look like they have been decorated with grass pom-poms. The birds have been busy, building shelters of straw and grass. Up close the real shape of the "pom-poms ...

In their study, published in the journal Science, the group conducted a two-year study of nest-building by sparrow weavers in the Kalahari Desert. Prior research has shown that different bird ...

Maria Cristina Tello Ramos received funding from the National Geographic Foundation and The Templeton World Charity Foundation. From afar, the acacia trees look like they have been decorated with ...