Usambara Weaver
Ploceus nicolli
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPloceidae (Weavers and Allies)
- GenusPloceus (Typical Weavers)
- SpeciesPloceus nicolli (Usambara Weaver)
About the Usambara Weaver
The Usambara weaver (Ploceus nicolli) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is endemic to Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Usambara weaver - Species text in Weaver Watch. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Usambara Weaver in Mkomazi 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 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Usambara Weaver in Mkomazi National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Usambara Weaver sighting in Mkomazi National Park, based on 76 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Usambara Weaver in Mkomazi National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Usambara Weaver in Mkomazi National Park in our monthly data.