White-collared Oliveback
Nesocharis ansorgei
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyEstrildidae (Waxbills and Allies)
- GenusNesocharis (Olivebacks)
- SpeciesNesocharis ansorgei (White-collared Oliveback)
About the White-collared Oliveback
The white-collared oliveback (Nesocharis ansorgei) is a species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 94,000 km2. It could be found at Burundi, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania & Uganda. However, it is not commonly seen in at least parts of its range. The IUCN has classified the species as being of least concern.
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Recent sightings of White-collared Oliveback in Kibale National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Kibale National Park
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Nesocharis capistrata
Bronze Mannikin
Lonchura cucullata
Gray-headed Negrofinch
Nigrita canicapillus
White-breasted Negrofinch
Nigrita fusconotus
Black-crowned Waxbill
Estrilda nonnula
Black-and-white Mannikin
Lonchura bicolor
Red-headed Bluebill
Spermophaga ruficapilla
Red-billed Firefinch
Lagonosticta senegala
Magpie Mannikin
Lonchura fringilloides
Bar-breasted Firefinch
Lagonosticta rufopicta
Black-bellied Seedcracker
Pyrenestes ostrinus
African Firefinch
Lagonosticta rubricata
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 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 3 | Akagera National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 4 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 5 | Nyungwe National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-collared Oliveback in Kibale National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a White-collared Oliveback sighting in Kibale National Park, based on 66 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-collared Oliveback in Kibale National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for White-collared Oliveback in Kibale National Park in our monthly data.