Heuglin's Masked-Weaver
Ploceus heuglini
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPloceidae (Weavers and Allies)
- GenusPloceus (Typical Weavers)
- SpeciesPloceus heuglini (Heuglin's Masked-Weaver)
About the Heuglin's Masked-Weaver
Heuglin's masked weaver (Ploceus heuglini) is a species of bird in the weaver family, Ploceidae. It is found in Senegal, Gambia and Mali to Ivory Coast and east to Uganda and western Kenya. Heuglin's masked weaver - Species text in Weaver Watch. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Heuglin's Masked-Weaver in Kidepo Valley National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Kidepo Valley National Park
Little Weaver
Ploceus luteolus
Village Weaver
Ploceus cucullatus
Golden-backed Weaver
Ploceus jacksoni
Vitelline Masked-Weaver
Ploceus vitellinus
Lesser Masked-Weaver
Ploceus intermedius
Chestnut Weaver
Ploceus rubiginosus
Black-headed Weaver
Ploceus melanocephalus
Compact Weaver
Ploceus superciliosus
Baglafecht Weaver
Ploceus baglafecht
Holub's Golden-Weaver
Ploceus xanthops
Slender-billed Weaver
Ploceus pelzelni
Spectacled Weaver
Ploceus ocularis
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kidepo Valley National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Niokolo-Koba National Park | 🇸🇳 Senegal | |
| 3 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 4 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 5 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Heuglin's Masked-Weaver in Kidepo Valley National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Heuglin's Masked-Weaver sighting in Kidepo Valley National Park, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Heuglin's Masked-Weaver in Kidepo Valley National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Heuglin's Masked-Weaver in Kidepo Valley National Park in our monthly data.