Donaldson Smith's Sparrow-Weaver
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    Donaldson Smith's Sparrow-Weaver

    Plocepasser donaldsoni

    Iconic Birds
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.00281 kg

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    Donaldson Smith's sparrow-weaver 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.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Donaldson Smith's Sparrow-Weaver. Sightings recorded in 6 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    East Africa
    Buffalo Springs National ReserveSamburu & Northern Rangelands, Kenya
    Rare
    Lewa Wildlife ConservancyLaikipia & Mount Kenya Region, Kenya
    Rare
    Nalowuon Section of Namunyak ConservancySamburu & Northern Rangelands, Kenya
    Rare
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