Brown-capped Weaver
Ploceus insignis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPloceidae (Weavers and Allies)
- GenusPloceus (Typical Weavers)
- SpeciesPloceus insignis (Brown-capped Weaver)
About the Brown-capped Weaver
The brown-capped weaver (Ploceus insignis) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Brown-capped Weaver in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
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Ploceus nigricollis
Black-billed Weaver
Ploceus melanogaster
Strange Weaver
Ploceus alienus
Vieillot's Weaver
Ploceus nigerrimus
Village Weaver
Ploceus cucullatus
Holub's Golden-Weaver
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Black-headed Weaver
Ploceus melanocephalus
Spectacled Weaver
Ploceus ocularis
Compact Weaver
Ploceus superciliosus
Northern Brown-throated Weaver
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Slender-billed Weaver
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 3 | Nyungwe National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 4 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 5 | Aberdare National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 6 | Volcanoes National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 7 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Brown-capped Weaver in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Brown-capped Weaver sighting in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, based on 824 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Brown-capped Weaver in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Brown-capped Weaver in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in our monthly data.