Red-headed Malimbe
Malimbus rubricollis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPloceidae (Weavers and Allies)
- GenusMalimbus (Malimbes)
- SpeciesMalimbus rubricollis (Red-headed Malimbe)
About the Red-headed Malimbe
The red-headed malimbe (Malimbus rubricollis) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is native to the African tropical rainforest. Red-headed malimbe - Species text in Weaver Watch Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Red-headed Malimbe 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 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 4 | Semuliki National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 5 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 6 | Lake Mburo National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Red-headed Malimbe in Kibale National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Red-headed Malimbe sighting in Kibale National Park, based on 181 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Red-headed Malimbe in Kibale National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Red-headed Malimbe in Kibale National Park in our monthly data.