Crested Malimbe
Malimbus malimbicus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPloceidae (Weavers and Allies)
- GenusMalimbus (Malimbes)
- SpeciesMalimbus malimbicus (Crested Malimbe)
2 Verified sightings at Murchison Falls National Park From 2019 to 2026
269 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Crested Malimbe
The crested malimbe (Malimbus malimbicus) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is native to the African tropical rainforest. Crested malimbe - Species text in Weaver Watch. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Crested Malimbe in Murchison Falls 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 | Semuliki National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |