Kilombero weaver

The Kilombero weaver (Ploceus burnieri) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is endemic to Tanzania.

Kilombero weaver
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Ploceidae
Genus: Ploceus
Species:
P. burnieri
Binomial name
Ploceus burnieri
N.E. Baker & E.M. Baker, 1990

Its natural habitat is swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

  1. BirdLife International (2012). "Ploceus burnieri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)


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