Points

20

per confirmed sighting

BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Ploceidae

Chestnut-backed Sparrow-Weaver.

C

Plocepasser rufoscapulatus

Category

birds

Family

Ploceidae

Size

Body mass: approximately 44.6 g (EltonTraits).

Points

20 pts

Log a sighting

A closer look

Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding chestnut-backed sparrow-weaver in its natural range.

Overview

How to identify it

Habitat

EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: understorey foraging 70%, ground foraging 30%.

Diet

EltonTraits diet profile: seeds 80%; invertebrates 20%.

Behaviour

When to look

Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.

Where to see it

Zambia flagZambiaMalawi flagMalawiAngola flagAngola

Safety and etiquette

Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.

Verification and sources

1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.