Northern Masked-Weaver
Ploceus taeniopterus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPloceidae (Weavers and Allies)
- GenusPloceus (Typical Weavers)
- SpeciesPloceus taeniopterus (Northern Masked-Weaver)
About the Northern Masked-Weaver
The northern masked weaver (Ploceus taeniopterus) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Sudan. All recent sightings in East Africa have been on the shores of Lake Baringo, Kenya.
All images below were taken at Lake Baringo. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Northern Masked-Weaver 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 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Awash National Park | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Northern Masked-Weaver in Kibale National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Northern Masked-Weaver sighting in Kibale National Park, based on 110 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Northern Masked-Weaver in Kibale National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Northern Masked-Weaver in Kibale National Park in our monthly data.