Chestnut Weaver
Ploceus rubiginosus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPloceidae (Weavers and Allies)
- GenusPloceus (Typical Weavers)
- SpeciesPloceus rubiginosus (Chestnut Weaver)
About the Chestnut Weaver
The chestnut weaver (Ploceus rubiginosus) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in eastern and south-western Africa. They can typically be found in Kenya, Botswana, Ethiopia, Somalia, Uganda, Tanzania, Angola, and Namibia. Chestnut Weavers are considered locally abundant and of least concern. It is a nomadic as well as residential species that moves in response to rainfall and food availability.
Its general habitat is dry. It can be found in shrubland and thornveld, typically below 1,500 Meters. Colonies of Chestnut Weavers can be found near Nairobi and on the Laikipia Plateau in Kenya, but only when there is good rain, they will also appear further South in Kenya, in Tsavo, from October to April.
It is often seen in flocks, which is because they are colonial breeders; many birds nest together in one area. They breed in October in Ethiopia, in May in Somalia, May to July in Uganda, April to July in Kenya, as well as November in the northern arid region, March to April in Tanzania, April in Angola, and December to May in Namibia. Sometimes they will extend their breeding grounds into northwestern Botswana, being found... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Chestnut Weaver in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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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 | Meru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Samburu National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 3 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 4 | Awash National Park | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | |
| 5 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 6 | Amboseli National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 7 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 8 | Lake Manyara National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 9 | Tarangire National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 10 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 11 | Nairobi National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 12 | Etosha National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 13 | Waterberg Plateau Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 14 | Arusha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 15 | Serengeti National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 16 | Lake Nakuru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 17 | Kidepo Valley National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 18 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 19 | Lake Mburo National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 20 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 21 | Ruaha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 22 | Aberdare National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 23 | Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 24 | Moremi Game Reserve | 🇧🇼 Botswana | |
| 25 | Chobe National Park | 🇧🇼 Botswana |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Chestnut Weaver in Ngorongoro Conservation Area?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Chestnut Weaver sighting in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, based on 139 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Chestnut Weaver in Ngorongoro Conservation Area?
May has the highest sighting rate for Chestnut Weaver in Ngorongoro Conservation Area in our monthly data.