Nesting trees used by a pest bird (Village Weaver, Ploceus cucullatus): a large field survey suggests further human conflicts with local stakeholders in Southern Nigeria

The village weaver (Ploceus cucullatus) is a common colonial nesting bird widespread throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. It is known to weave its nests from leaf strips from a variety of tree species (mainly coconuts trees, oil palm trees) associated with human settlement areas, grasses, and other availa...

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Main Authors: Amadi Nioking, Tasie Fidelia, Luiselli Luca, Fa Julia E., Alawa Nyimale G., Amuzie Chidinma, Petrozzi Fabio, Owoh Albert, Wala Chimela, Wodi Peace S., Battisti Corrado, Akani Godfrey C., Ajuru Mercy G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2024-01-01
Series:Folia Oecologica
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/foecol-2024-0008