About the Jackson's Widowbird
Jackson's widowbird is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland and arable land. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Euplectes jacksoni |
| Species Codes | jacwid1, JAWI |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Jackson's Widowbird belong to?
The Jackson's Widowbird (Euplectes jacksoni) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Jackson's Widowbird?
The Jackson's Widowbird is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Jackson's Widowbird?
Jackson's widowbird is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland and arable land. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Jackson's Widowbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Jackson's Widowbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code jacwid1, or on iNaturalist.
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