Donaldson-Smith's Sparrow-Weaver
Plocepasser donaldsoni
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPasseridae (Old World Sparrows)
- GenusPlocepasser (Sparrow-Weavers)
- SpeciesPlocepasser donaldsoni (Donaldson-Smith's Sparrow-Weaver)
About the Donaldson-Smith's Sparrow-Weaver
Donaldson Smith's sparrow-weaver (Plocepasser donaldsoni) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Africa from southern Ethiopia to central Kenya and southern Somalia. It was named in honor of the 19th-century American explorer Arthur Donaldson Smith.
Donaldson-Smith's sparrow-weaver - Species text in Weaver Watch. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Donaldson-Smith's Sparrow-Weaver in Meru 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 | Samburu National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Meru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Donaldson-Smith's Sparrow-Weaver in Meru National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Donaldson-Smith's Sparrow-Weaver sighting in Meru National Park, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Donaldson-Smith's Sparrow-Weaver in Meru National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Donaldson-Smith's Sparrow-Weaver in Meru National Park in our monthly data.