Rufous-tailed Weaver
Histurgops ruficauda
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPasseridae (Old World Sparrows)
- GenusHisturgops
- SpeciesHisturgops ruficauda (Rufous-tailed Weaver)
About the Rufous-tailed Weaver
The rufous-tailed weaver (Histurgops ruficauda) is a species of songbird found in Tanzania. It is included in the weaver family (Ploceidae), but many authors included it in the Old World sparrow family Passeridae when Old World sparrows were separated from the weavers proper. It is placed in the monotypic genus Histurgops.
It is an endemic breeder in Tanzania, but vagrants occur in Kenya too. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rufous-tailed 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 | Tarangire National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 2 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 3 | Serengeti National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 4 | Masai Mara National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 5 | Lake Manyara National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 6 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 7 | Arusha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rufous-tailed Weaver in Masai Mara National Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Rufous-tailed Weaver sighting in Masai Mara National Reserve, based on 254 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rufous-tailed Weaver in Masai Mara National Reserve?
September has the highest sighting rate for Rufous-tailed Weaver in Masai Mara National Reserve in our monthly data.