Meanings of pendent nests in English

For the first time I noticed that the orioles were not safe in their strong, pendent nests.

They also build their pendent nests in the orange and lime trees, and it is not always safe to gather the fruit.

The sugar-birds, which are the humming-birds of Africa, could not be fed; but Caffre finks, which weave the pendent nests, are hardy and easily fed.