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Clarke's Weaver

Ploceus golandi

Endangered

About

The Clarke's Weaver (Ploceus golandi) is a species in the genus Ploceus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeo

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Kenya and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇰🇪 Kenya

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (पासरीफ़ोर्मीज़)

Species

Ploceus golandi (Clarke's Weaver)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キムネクロハタオリ

Chinese 克拉克氏織布鳥

Spanish Tejedor de Clarke

French Tisserin de Clarke

German Golandweber

Portuguese tecelão-de-dorso-preto

Russian Голандов ткач

Similar Species in Ploceus

African Golden-Weaver

Ploceus subaureus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Clarke's Weaver?

The scientific name of Clarke's Weaver is Ploceus golandi. It belongs to the genus Ploceus.

What is the conservation status of Clarke's Weaver?

Clarke's Weaver (Ploceus golandi) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Clarke's Weaver live?

Clarke's Weaver is found in Distributed across Kenya and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Kenya, Norway.

What family does Clarke's Weaver belong to?

Clarke's Weaver (Ploceus golandi) belongs to the genus Ploceus, which is part of the taxonomic family Ploceidae.

Is Clarke's Weaver endangered?

Yes, Clarke's Weaver (Ploceus golandi) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Clarke's Weaver belong to?

Clarke's Weaver (Ploceus golandi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).

What are the closest relatives of Clarke's Weaver?

The closest relatives of Clarke's Weaver in the genus Ploceus include Baglafecht Weaver, Bar-winged Weaver, Black-billed Weaver, Black-chinned Weaver, Asian Golden Weaver.