Donaldson Smith's Sparrow-Weaver
NameDonaldson Smith's Sparrow-Weaver
Common NameDonaldson Smith's Sparrow-Weaver
Scientific NamePlocepasser donaldsoni
FamilyPloceidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown with darker feather centers, giving a mottled appearance. Underparts are pale, often whitish or buffy, with faint streaking on the flanks. It possesses a dark bill and a subtle pale supercilium.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of chattering, buzzing, and chirping notes, often given in groups.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Horn of Africa, found in southeastern Ethiopia, Somalia, and northeastern Kenya.
Identifying Featuresstreaky brown plumage, pale underparts, dark bill, arid scrubland habitat, social behavior
Description
This small, drab sparrow-weaver is characterized by its streaky brown upperparts and pale underparts. It is typically found in arid scrubland and acacia savanna, often foraging on the ground or in thorny trees.
