The family Ploceidae, commonly known as weavers, is a group of small to medium-sized passerine birds found primarily in Africa and parts of Asia. Members of this family are renowned for their elaborate, woven nests, often suspended from tree branches or reeds, which are constructed by males to attract females. Ploceidae species exhibit sexual dimorphism, with brightly colored males—often in shades of red, yellow, or black—while females tend to have duller plumage. They are generally social and gregarious, feeding mainly on seeds, grains, and occasionally insects, often foraging in flocks. The family includes several well-known genera such as Ploceus and Quelea, the latter containing species that can become major agricultural pests due to their large, nomadic flocks.