September 04, 2013
The tropical long nest that is part of my nest collection was inspire by
Oropendula (Psarocolius decumanus) Nest
These amazing birds build elaborate hanging nest in trees, they use vines to weave the pendulous basket, which may measure up to 2 metres long. Oropendula birds live in colonies, some of which can contain 100 nests hanging from the branches of a single tree. Only the female builds the long nest, males guard the colonies by day but roost separately at night. This species are found from Panama to Argentina