What is "sociable weaver"

Sociable \So"cia*ble\, a.[F., fr. L. sociabilis, fr. sociare to associate, fr. socius a companion. See Social.]

1. Capable of being, or fit to be, united in one body or company; associable. [R.]

   They are sociable parts united into one body.
   --Hooker.

2. Inclined to, or adapted for, society; ready to unite with others; fond of companions; social.

   Society is no comfort to one not sociable.
   --Shak.

   What can be more uneasy to this sociable creature than the dry, pensive retirements of solitude?
   --South.

3. Ready to converse; inclined to talk with others; not taciturn or reserved.

4. Affording opportunites for conversation; characterized by much conversation; as, a sociable party.

5. No longer hostile; friendly. [Obs.]
   --Beau. & Fl.

   Sociable bird, or Sociable weaver (Zo["o]l.), a weaver bird which builds composite nests. See Republican, n., 3. (b) .

   Syn: Social; companionable; conversible; friendly; familiar; communicative; accessible.

n. A weaverbird that builds composite nests.

The sociable weaver (Philetairus socius), also commonly known as the common social weaver, common social-weaver, and social weaver, is a species of bird in the Passeridae family endemic to Southern Africa. It is monotypic within the genus Philetairus. It is found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana. but their range is centered within the Northern Cape Province of South Africa . They build large compound community nests, a rarity among birds. These nests are perhaps the most spectacular structure built by any bird.