Chestnut-crowned Sparrow-Weaver
Plocepasser superciliosus
The Chestnut-crowned Sparrow-Weaver (Plocepasser superciliosus) is a rare weaver found in 19 countries, weighing about 37 g. The chestnut-crowned sparrow-weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
About the Chestnut-crowned Sparrow-Weaver
The chestnut-crowned sparrow-weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Guinea-Bissau.
When to see it
The Chestnut-crowned Sparrow-Weaver can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Chestnut-crowned Sparrow-Weaver look like?
- The chestnut-crowned sparrow-weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
- How big is a Chestnut-crowned Sparrow-Weaver?
- The Chestnut-crowned Sparrow-Weaver is a small sized bird weighing about 37 g.
- Where can you see a Chestnut-crowned Sparrow-Weaver?
- The Chestnut-crowned Sparrow-Weaver occurs in 19 countries, including Uganda, Ghana, Nigeria, the Gambia and Kenya.
- What birds look similar to a Chestnut-crowned Sparrow-Weaver?
- The Chestnut-crowned Sparrow-Weaver is most easily confused with the Donaldson Smith's Sparrow-Weaver, the Donaldson Smith's Sparrow-Weaver and the Chestnut-backed Sparrow-Weaver.
- Is the Chestnut-crowned Sparrow-Weaver endangered?
- The Chestnut-crowned Sparrow-Weaver is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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