Kenya (B) (NB), Tanzania [United Republic of] (B) (NB).
Highlands of western and central Kenya south to northern Tanzania.
 
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 NT
Destruction and fragmentation of montane grasslands due to intensified agricultural development and livestock production, is the main threat.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Jackson's Widowbird (Euplectes jacksoni) [XC798991]
by Brendan Sloan from Kinangop Plateau, Kenya (song)
Jackson's Widowbird (Euplectes jacksoni) [XC798988]
by Brendan Sloan from Kinangop Plateau, Kenya (song)
Nest
A domed ball of woven grass with a side entrance, lined with grass seedheads, situated within 10 cm of the ground in a tuft of grass, with living grass bent down over it to form a bower.