Spectacled Weaver
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Spectacled Weaver

Ploceus ocularis

Silhouette: Sheatherius · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
at Mana Pools National Park
46 Verified sightings at Mana Pools National Park From 2019 to 2026
6,137 Verified sightings across all 43 parks From 2019 to 2026
August Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

About the Spectacled Weaver

The spectacled weaver (Ploceus ocularis) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found widely in woodland, forest edge and gardens of central, eastern and south-eastern Africa, but is absent from the most arid regions (such as the Karoo) and dense, primary rainforest. This common species breeds in solitary pairs, and both sexes are bright yellow, have an olive-yellow back, black "spectacles" and pale eyes. The male has a black throat.

Craig 2010. Family Ploceidae. pp. 74–197 in: del Hoyo, Elliott and Christie, eds. 2010. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Vol. 15. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. Spectacled weaver - Species text in Weaver Watch. Spectacled weaver - Species text in The Atlas of Southern African Birds.

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Closest Relatives at Mana Pools National Park

Southern Masked Weaver
LC

Southern Masked Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus velatus

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Lesser Masked-Weaver
LC

Lesser Masked-Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus intermedius

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Village Weaver
LC

Village Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus cucullatus

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Holub's Golden-Weaver
LC

Holub's Golden-Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus xanthops

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Red-billed Quelea
LC

Red-billed Quelea

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Quelea quelea

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
Red-headed Weaver
LC

Red-headed Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Anaplectes rubriceps

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
White-winged Widowbird
LC

White-winged Widowbird

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Euplectes albonotatus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Red Bishop
LC

Red Bishop

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Euplectes orix

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Red-billed Buffalo-Weaver
LC

Red-billed Buffalo-Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Bubalornis niger

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Black-winged Bishop
LC

Black-winged Bishop

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Euplectes hordeaceus

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Red-headed Quelea
LC

Red-headed Quelea

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Quelea erythrops

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Yellow-rumped Widowbird
LC

Yellow-rumped Widowbird

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Euplectes capensis

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Gonarezhou National Park 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
~30%
2 iSimangaliso Wetland Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
~30%
3 Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
~20%
4 Kruger National Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
~20%
5 Nairobi National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
~20%
6 Aberdare National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
~20%
7 Lake Mburo National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
~20%
8 Arusha National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
~20%
9 Selous Game Reserve 🇹🇿 Tanzania
~10%
10 Addo Elephant National Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
~10%
11 Gorongosa National Park 🇲🇿 Mozambique
~10%
12 Liwonde National Park 🇲🇼 Malawi
~10%
13 Mana Pools National Park 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
~10%
14 Queen Elizabeth National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
~10%
15 Kibale National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
~10%
16 Masai Mara National Reserve 🇰🇪 Kenya
~10%
17 Lower Zambezi National Park 🇿🇲 Zambia
~10%
18 Murchison Falls National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
~10%
19 South Luangwa National Park 🇿🇲 Zambia
~10%
20 Mikumi National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
~10%
21 Kafue National Park 🇿🇲 Zambia
~10%
22 Ruaha National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
~10%
23 Ngorongoro Conservation Area 🇹🇿 Tanzania
~10%
24 Lake Manyara National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
~10%
25 Lake Nakuru National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
~10%
26 Volcanoes National Park 🇷🇼 Rwanda
~10%
27 Akagera National Park 🇷🇼 Rwanda
~10%
28 Virunga National Park 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
~10%
29 Mkomazi National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
~10%
30 Serengeti National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
~10%
31 Chobe National Park 🇧🇼 Botswana
<5%
32 Tsavo West National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
<5%
33 Tsavo East National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
<5%
34 Nyungwe National Park 🇷🇼 Rwanda
<5%
35 Amboseli National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
<5%
36 Semuliki National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
<5%
37 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
<5%
38 Tarangire National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
<5%
39 Moremi Game Reserve 🇧🇼 Botswana
<5%
40 Hwange National Park 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
Insufficient data
41 Bale Mountains National Park 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Insufficient data
42 Kidepo Valley National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
Insufficient data
43 Garden Route National Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Spectacled Weaver in Mana Pools National Park?

About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Spectacled Weaver sighting in Mana Pools National Park, based on 46 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Spectacled Weaver in Mana Pools National Park?

August has the highest sighting rate for Spectacled Weaver in Mana Pools National Park in our monthly data.

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