Oryx Weaver

Outside the breeding season, both sexes have plain plumage and resemble house sparrows. During courtship, the male takes on a striking breeding plumage: his forehead and back are a vivid orange-red, contrasting with a deep black face and belly. Weaverbirds breed in large colonies, though individual males have strictly defined territories. They are polygamous and use courtship songs to attract several females to their territory. The male builds several nests, from which the females select one that suits them and then line and further embellish the interior, often even during the breeding season.