Kilombero Weaver
Ploceus burnieri
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPloceidae (Weavers and Allies)
- GenusPloceus (Typical Weavers)
- SpeciesPloceus burnieri (Kilombero Weaver)
2 Verified sightings at Mikumi National Park From 2019 to 2026
2 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
About the Kilombero Weaver
The Kilombero weaver (Ploceus burnieri) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is endemic to the alluvial plain of the Ulanga River in Tanzania. Its natural habitat is swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss. Kilombero weaver - Species text in Weaver Watch. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Kilombero Weaver in Mikumi 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 | Mikumi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
More parks will be added in future updates.