Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus infortunatus) - 13 January 2013 - Thong Chai rice fields, Phetchaburi, Phetchaburi Province, Thailand. Photo © 2013 Joseph Morlan


Part of a flock of about 20 birds. Males and females are alike on the non-breeding season. Of the five races currently recognized, this is P. p. infortunatus which ranges across southern Thailand and down the Malay Peninsula. It is said to be more rufous on its back, breast and flanks than other races.

Digiscoped with Panasonic DMC-LX5 | Nikon FieldScope III | 30XWA |hand-held (no adapter).
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