Clarke's Weaver
Ploceus golandi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPloceidae (Weavers and Allies)
- GenusPloceus (Typical Weavers)
- SpeciesPloceus golandi (Clarke's Weaver)
About the Clarke's Weaver
The Kilifi weaver (Ploceus golandi), also known as Clarke's weaver, is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is endemic to Kenya. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
The name "Clarke's weaver" is after Captain Goland Clarke, brother of Stephenson Robert Clarke, who described the species. Clarke's weaver - Species text in Weaver Watch. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Clarke's Weaver in Tsavo East 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 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Clarke's Weaver in Tsavo East National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Clarke's Weaver sighting in Tsavo East National Park, based on 99 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Clarke's Weaver in Tsavo East National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Clarke's Weaver in Tsavo East National Park in our monthly data.