About the Donaldson Smith's Sparrow-Weaver
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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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Plocepasser donaldsoni |
| Species Codes | dsswea1, DSSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Donaldson Smith's Sparrow-Weaver belong to?
The Donaldson Smith's Sparrow-Weaver (Plocepasser donaldsoni) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Donaldson Smith's Sparrow-Weaver?
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....
Where can I report a Donaldson Smith's Sparrow-Weaver sighting?
You can log sightings of Donaldson Smith's Sparrow-Weaver on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dsswea1, or on iNaturalist.
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