Southern Brown-throated Weaver
Ploceus xanthopterus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPloceidae (Weavers and Allies)
- GenusPloceus (Typical Weavers)
- SpeciesPloceus xanthopterus (Southern Brown-throated Weaver)
About the Southern Brown-throated Weaver
The southern brown-throated weaver (Ploceus xanthopterus) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in southern Africa. Southern brown-throated weaver - Species text in Weaver Watch. Southern brown-throated weaver - Species text in The Atlas of Southern African Birds. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Southern Brown-throated Weaver in Chobe National Park
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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 | Liwonde National Park | 🇲🇼 Malawi | |
| 2 | iSimangaliso Wetland Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 3 | Chobe National Park | 🇧🇼 Botswana | |
| 4 | Moremi Game Reserve | 🇧🇼 Botswana | |
| 5 | Gorongosa National Park | 🇲🇿 Mozambique | |
| 6 | Kafue National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Southern Brown-throated Weaver in Chobe National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Southern Brown-throated Weaver sighting in Chobe National Park, based on 43 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Southern Brown-throated Weaver in Chobe National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Southern Brown-throated Weaver in Chobe National Park in our monthly data.