Yellow-mantled Weaver
Ploceus tricolor
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPloceidae (Weavers and Allies)
- GenusPloceus (Typical Weavers)
- SpeciesPloceus tricolor (Yellow-mantled Weaver)
About the Yellow-mantled Weaver
The yellow-mantled weaver (Ploceus tricolor) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is sparsely distributed across the African tropical rainforest. Media related to Ploceus tricolor at Wikimedia Commons Yellow-mantled weaver - Species text in Weaver Watch. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Yellow-mantled 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 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 4 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 5 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Yellow-mantled Weaver in Kibale National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Yellow-mantled Weaver sighting in Kibale National Park, based on 60 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Yellow-mantled Weaver in Kibale National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Yellow-mantled Weaver in Kibale National Park in our monthly data.