Vitelline Masked-Weaver
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Vitelline Masked-Weaver

Ploceus vitellinus

Silhouette: Sheatherius · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
at Ngorongoro Conservation Area
746 Verified sightings at Ngorongoro Conservation Area From 2019 to 2026
2,951 Verified sightings across all 26 parks From 2019 to 2026
April Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

About the Vitelline Masked-Weaver

The vitelline masked weaver (Ploceus vitellinus) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in western, central, and eastern Africa. Vitelline masked weaver - Species text in Weaver Watch. Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Baglafecht Weaver
LC

Baglafecht Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus baglafecht

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
Speke's Weaver
LC

Speke's Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus spekei

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Lesser Masked-Weaver
LC

Lesser Masked-Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus intermedius

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Village Weaver
LC

Village Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus cucullatus

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Spectacled Weaver
LC

Spectacled Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus ocularis

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Chestnut Weaver
LC

Chestnut Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus rubiginosus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Holub's Golden-Weaver
LC

Holub's Golden-Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus xanthops

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Golden-backed Weaver
LC

Golden-backed Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus jacksoni

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Black-necked Weaver
LC

Black-necked Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus nigricollis

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Little Weaver
LC

Little Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus luteolus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
African Golden-Weaver
LC

African Golden-Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus subaureus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Taveta Golden-Weaver
LC

Taveta Golden-Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus castaneiceps

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Lake Manyara National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
~20%
2 Ngorongoro Conservation Area 🇹🇿 Tanzania
~20%
3 Murchison Falls National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
~20%
4 Mkomazi National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
~20%
5 Samburu National Reserve 🇰🇪 Kenya
~20%
6 Tsavo West National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
~20%
7 Serengeti National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
~10%
8 Tarangire National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
~10%
9 Ruaha National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
~10%
10 Tsavo East National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
~10%
11 Amboseli National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
~10%
12 Nairobi National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
~10%
13 Niokolo-Koba National Park 🇸🇳 Senegal
<5%
14 Lake Nakuru National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
<5%
15 Arusha National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
<5%
16 Kidepo Valley National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
<5%
17 Masai Mara National Reserve 🇰🇪 Kenya
<5%
18 Awash National Park 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Insufficient data
19 Meru National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
Insufficient data
20 Selous Game Reserve 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Insufficient data
21 Mikumi National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Insufficient data
22 Lake Mburo National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
Insufficient data
23 Queen Elizabeth National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
Insufficient data
24 Kibale National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
Insufficient data
25 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
Insufficient data
26 Virunga National Park 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Vitelline Masked-Weaver in Ngorongoro Conservation Area?

About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Vitelline Masked-Weaver sighting in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, based on 746 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Vitelline Masked-Weaver in Ngorongoro Conservation Area?

April has the highest sighting rate for Vitelline Masked-Weaver in Ngorongoro Conservation Area in our monthly data.

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