Data Zone
Taxonomic source(s)
del Hoyo, J., Collar, N.J., Christie, D.A., Elliott, A., Fishpool, L.D.C., Boesman, P. and Kirwan, G.M. 2016. HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Volume 2: Passerines. Lynx Edicions and BirdLife International, Barcelona, Spain and Cambridge, UK.
| Critically Endangered | Endangered | Vulnerable |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
| Year | Category | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Least Concern | |
| 2016 | Least Concern | |
| 2012 | Least Concern | |
| 2009 | Least Concern | |
| 2008 | Least Concern | |
| 2004 | Least Concern | |
| 2000 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1994 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1988 | Lower Risk/Least Concern |
| Migratory status | not a migrant | Forest dependency | does not normally occur in forest |
| Land-mass type | Average mass | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Extent of Occurrence (breeding/resident) | 588,000 km2 | medium |
| Severely fragmented? | no | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | unknown | - | - | - |
| Population trend | stable | - | suspected | - |
| Generation length | 4 years | - | - | - |
Population justification: The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is reported to be common in coastal areas (Fry and Keith 2004).
Trend justification: The population is suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence for any declines or substantial threats.
| Country/Territory | Presence | Origin | Resident | Breeding visitor | Non-breeding visitor | Passage migrant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | extant | native | yes | |||
| Kenya | extant | native | yes | |||
| Somalia | extant | native | yes | |||
| Tanzania | extant | native | yes |
| Country/Territory | IBA Name |
|---|---|
| Ethiopia | Lower Wabi Shebelle river and Warder |
| Kenya | Meru National Park |
| Kenya | Samburu and Buffalo Springs National Reserves |
| Kenya | Shaba National Reserve |
| Somalia | Aangole - Farbiito |
| Somalia | Arbowerow |
| Somalia | Balcad Nature Reserve |
| Somalia | Buulobarde |
| Somalia | Far Waamo |
| Somalia | Jowhar - Warshiikh |
| Somalia | Laag Badaana |
| Somalia | Xawaadley reservoir |
| Habitat (level 1) | Habitat (level 2) | Importance | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savanna | Dry | major | resident |
| Wetlands (inland) | Permanent Rivers/Streams/Creeks (includes waterfalls) | major | resident |
| Altitude | Occasional altitudinal limits |
| Purpose | Scale |
|---|---|
| Pets/display animals, horticulture | international |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Golden Palm Weaver Ploceus bojeri. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/golden-palm-weaver-ploceus-bojeri on 23/12/2024.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2024) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/search on 23/12/2024.