Indian Birds - Baya Weaver - Indian Weaver Bird

Name	Baya Weaver (a.k.a Indian Weaver Bird)
Scientific Name	Ploceus philippinus
Location	Bangalore
Notes	Weaverbirds are seed eating birds with rounded conical bills and are closely related to finches. They are known for their elaborately woven nests. The Baya weaver is a gregarious bird and breeds in colonies that can be found in scattered trees in open country. Despite the scientific name Ploceus philippinus, they are found through mainland India and not in Philippines.
Identification	The breeding male Baya weaver (shown in the picture) has a bright yellow crown and a dark brown mask around the eye. Non-breeding males and females resemble female house sparrows. They also lack the dark brown mask.