Jameson's Wattle-eye
Platysteira jamesoni
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPlatysteiridae (Wattle-eyes and Batises)
- GenusPlatysteira (Wattle-eyes)
- SpeciesPlatysteira jamesoni (Jameson's Wattle-eye)
About the Jameson's Wattle-eye
Jameson's wattle-eye (Platysteira jamesoni) is a species of bird in the family Platysteiridae. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is named after James Sligo Jameson. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Jameson's Wattle-eye in Kibale 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 | Semuliki National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 4 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 5 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Jameson's Wattle-eye in Kibale National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Jameson's Wattle-eye sighting in Kibale National Park, based on 85 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Jameson's Wattle-eye in Kibale National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Jameson's Wattle-eye in Kibale National Park in our monthly data.