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The Ploceidae, or weavers , are small passerine birds related to the finches . These are seed-eating birds with rounded conical bills, most of which are from Sub-Saharan Africa , with fewer species in tropical Asia . A few species have been introduced outside their native range.Thave group is divided into the buffalo, sparrow, typical, and widow weavers. The males of many species are brightly coloured, usually in red or yellow and black, some species show variation in colour only in the breeding season. Weaver birds, also known as weaver finches, get their name because of their elaborately woven nests (the most elaborate of any birds'), though some are notable for their selective parasitic nesting habits. The nests vary in size, shape, material used, and construction techniques from species to species. Materials used for building nests include fine leaf-fibers, grass, and twigs. Many species weave very fine nests using thin strands of leaf fiber, though some, like the buffalo-we...