Clarke's_weaver

Clarke's weaver

Clarke's weaver

Species of bird

Clarke's weaver (Ploceus golandi) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is endemic to Kenya.

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Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

The species is named after Captain Goland Clarke, brother of Stephenson Robert Clarke, who described the species.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    BirdLife International (2016). "Ploceus golandi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22718945A94603245. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22718945A94603245.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  2. [2]
    Clarke, S.R. (1913). "[A short account of a shooting expedition ... to the Lorian, British East Africa.]". Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club. 31: 31–33.


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