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Sociable weaver : ウィキペディア英語版 | Sociable weaver
The sociable weaver (''Philetairus socius''), also commonly known as the common social weaver, common social-weaver, and social weaver,〔(【引用サイトリンク】 work = Encyclopedia of Life )〕 is a species of bird in the Passeridae family endemic to Southern Africa. It is monotypic within the genus ''Philetairus''.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 url=http://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=558047 )〕 It is found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana. but their range is centered within the Northern Cape Province of South Africa . They build large compound community nests, a rarity among birds. These nests are perhaps the most spectacular structure built by any bird. ==Taxonomy and systematics== The sociable weaver was first described by ornithologist John Latham in 1790. Four sub-species have been recognised. ''P. s. eremnus'' occurs around Orange River valley, while the nominate ''P. s. socius'' around Northern Cape Province and Namibia. Both the others, ''P. s. xericus'' and ''P. s. geminus'' occur in Namibia, the latter found in Etosha National Park and Owambo.〔 This is the only living species in the genus ''Philetairus''.
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