Jackson's Widowbird
Euplectes jacksoni
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPloceidae (Weavers and Allies)
- GenusEuplectes (Bishops and Widowbirds)
- SpeciesEuplectes jacksoni (Jackson's Widowbird)
About the Jackson's Widowbird
Jackson's widowbird (Euplectes jacksoni) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland and arable land. It is threatened by habitat loss. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Jackson's Widowbird in Lake Nakuru 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 | Nairobi National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Masai Mara National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 3 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 4 | Aberdare National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 5 | Serengeti National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 6 | Lake Nakuru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Jackson's Widowbird in Lake Nakuru National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Jackson's Widowbird sighting in Lake Nakuru National Park, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Jackson's Widowbird in Lake Nakuru National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Jackson's Widowbird in Lake Nakuru National Park in our monthly data.