Vieillot's Weaver
Ploceus nigerrimus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPloceidae (Weavers and Allies)
- GenusPloceus (Typical Weavers)
- SpeciesPloceus nigerrimus (Vieillot's Weaver)
About the Vieillot's Weaver
Vieillot's black weaver (Ploceus nigerrimus) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in southern Nigeria to Uganda, west Kenya, Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The common name is after the French ornithologist Louis Pierre Vieillot.
This species was formerly considered to be conspecific with chestnut-and-black weaver (Ploceus castaneofuscus). The species were split based on the striking differences in the colour of the plumage. Vieillot's black weaver - Species text in Weaver Watch. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Vieillot's Weaver 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 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Semuliki National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 4 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 5 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 6 | Akagera National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 7 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 8 | Lake Mburo National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 9 | Volcanoes National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Vieillot's Weaver in Murchison Falls National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Vieillot's Weaver sighting in Murchison Falls National Park, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Vieillot's Weaver in Murchison Falls National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Vieillot's Weaver in Murchison Falls National Park in our monthly data.