Chestnut-and-black Weaver
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    Chestnut-and-black Weaver

    Ploceus castaneofuscus

    Iconic Birds
    Least Concern

    The chestnut-and-black weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in West Africa from Sierra Leone to southern Nigeria.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Chestnut-and-black Weaver. Sightings recorded in 33 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    West Africa
    Ankasa Game Reserve and Nini-Suhien National ParkWestern Rainforests & Coastal Reserves, Ghana
    Occasional
    Tano Nimiri Forest ReserveWestern Rainforests & Coastal Reserves, Ghana
    Occasional
    Bobiri Forest and Butterfly SanctuaryCentral Ashanti Forest Belt, Ghana
    Rare
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