Little Weaver
Ploceus luteolus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPloceidae (Weavers and Allies)
- GenusPloceus (Typical Weavers)
- SpeciesPloceus luteolus (Little Weaver)
About the Little Weaver
The little weaver (Ploceus luteolus) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in western, central and eastern Africa. Little weaver - Species text in Weaver Watch. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Little Weaver in Masai Mara National Reserve
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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 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Kidepo Valley National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Lake Mburo National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 4 | Niokolo-Koba National Park | 🇸🇳 Senegal | |
| 5 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 6 | Awash National Park | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | |
| 7 | Masai Mara National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 8 | Serengeti National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 9 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 10 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 11 | Tarangire National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 12 | Akagera National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 13 | Lake Manyara National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 14 | Samburu National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 15 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 16 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Little Weaver in Masai Mara National Reserve?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Little Weaver sighting in Masai Mara National Reserve, based on 76 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Little Weaver in Masai Mara National Reserve?
November has the highest sighting rate for Little Weaver in Masai Mara National Reserve in our monthly data.