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Abstract

The sub-family Ploceince, or Weaver Birds,—by reason of
their singular and interesting habits, and the wonderful
ingenuity displayed in the construction of their nests,—may
be said to rank foremost in the great family of Fringillidae;
and differ, in company with another interesting section, the
Munias (Estreldinae),from others of the finch tribe, in having
a minute first primary. The weaver birds, which are inhabitants
of tropical Asia and of parts of Africa, are represented
in the former region by only one genus, Ploceus, of which
there are four species,
—
Ploceus baya (Blyth), P. striatus
(Blyth), P. Bengalensis (Linn.), and P. Philippinus.

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Legge, RV
Keywords:	Royal Society of Tasmania, Van Diemens Land, VDL, Hobart Town, natural sciences, proceedings, records
Journal or Publication Title:	Monthly Notices of Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Collections:	Royal Society Collection > Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Additional Information:	In 1843 the Horticultural and Botanical Society of Van Diemen's Land was founded and became the Royal Society of Van Diemen's Land for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science in 1844. In 1855 its name changed to Royal Society of Tasmania for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science. In 1911 the name was shortened to Royal Society of Tasmania.
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