Golden-backed Weaver (Ploceus jacksoni)

Other Names (World)
Golden-backed Weaver, Jackson's Golden-backed Weaver, Eastern Golden Weaver

Family
Ploceidae (Weavers)

Size
13 cm

First Described (Guide)
Shelley, 1888

Habitat
Subtropical and tropical dry forest, dry savanna, inland wetlands.

Range (Guide)

Burundi, Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania [United Republic of], Uganda.

Introduced to United Arab Emirates (B).

Southern Sudan, Uganda, western Kenya, north, central and eastern Tanzania and south-eastern Burundi. Introduced in United Arab Emirates.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).

Status LC
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (15)...)

Golden-backed Weaver (Ploceus jacksoni) [XC764723]
by GABRIEL LEITE from Kranji Marshes, Singapore, Singapore (song)

Golden-backed Weaver (Ploceus jacksoni) [XC469202]
by isaac kilusu from Hippo Point, Kisumu, Kisumu County, Kenya (call)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Molecular data suggest that closest relative is Lufira Masked Weaver (Ploceus ruweti). May hybridize with Northern Brown-throated Weaver (Ploceus castanops) in Uganda.

References
See References.

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