Let’s be honest, lots of male birds turn out to be deadbeat dads. But there are an exceptional few that step up to the plate to care for their mates and babies: building the family nest, incubating the eggs, defended the younglings, feeding the brood, or teaching them how to sing. In honor of Father’s Day, here are a few feathered dudes that deserve some major kudos. The male Village Weaver, an aptly named passerine from Africa, is among one of the craftiest avian daddies around.