Scaly Weaver
Sporopipes squamifrons
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPloceidae (Weavers and Allies)
- GenusSporopipes (Scaly and Speckle-fronted Weavers)
- SpeciesSporopipes squamifrons (Scaly Weaver)
About the Scaly Weaver
The scaly-feathered weaver (Sporopipes squamifrons), also known as the scaly-feathered finch, is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Scaly-feathered Finch - Species text in Weaver Watch.
(Scaly-feathered weaver = ) Scaly-feathered finch - Species text in The Atlas of Southern African Birds. Scaly-feathered finch Structured guide to the species in southern Africa Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Scaly Weaver in Kruger 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 | Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 2 | Etosha National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 3 | Pilanesberg National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 4 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 5 | Waterberg Plateau Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 6 | Moremi Game Reserve | 🇧🇼 Botswana | |
| 7 | Hwange National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 8 | Chobe National Park | 🇧🇼 Botswana | |
| 9 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 10 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 11 | Gonarezhou National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Scaly Weaver in Kruger National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Scaly Weaver sighting in Kruger National Park, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Scaly Weaver in Kruger National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Scaly Weaver in Kruger National Park in our monthly data.