Compact Weaver
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    Compact Weaver

    Pachyphantes superciliosus

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    The compact weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Pachyphantes. It has a highly discontinuous distribution from Senegal to Liberia, east to Ethiopia and south to Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Compact Weaver. Sightings recorded in 20 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    East Africa
    Bugungu Wildlife ReserveNorthern Uganda & Murchison Falls, Uganda
    Rare
    West Africa
    Kajeasi Forest ReserveEastern Forest & Atewa Highlands, Ghana
    Rare
    Mamang River Forest ReserveEastern Forest & Atewa Highlands, Ghana
    Rare
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