Chestnut-crowned Sparrow-Weaver
Plocepasser superciliosus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPasseridae (Old World Sparrows)
- GenusPlocepasser (Sparrow-Weavers)
- SpeciesPlocepasser superciliosus (Chestnut-crowned Sparrow-Weaver)
About the Chestnut-crowned Sparrow-Weaver
The chestnut-crowned sparrow-weaver (Plocepasser superciliosus) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Africa south of the Sahara, from Senegal and Gambia to Eritrea, Ethiopia and western Kenya. Species text in Weaver Watch.
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Recent sightings of Chestnut-crowned Sparrow-Weaver in Kidepo Valley National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Kidepo Valley National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Awash National Park | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Chestnut-crowned Sparrow-Weaver in Kidepo Valley National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Chestnut-crowned Sparrow-Weaver sighting in Kidepo Valley National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Chestnut-crowned Sparrow-Weaver in Kidepo Valley National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Chestnut-crowned Sparrow-Weaver in Kidepo Valley National Park in our monthly data.