Vitelline Masked-Weaver
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Vitelline Masked-Weaver

Ploceus vitellinus

Silhouette: Sheatherius · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Niokolo-Koba National Park
17 Verified sightings at Niokolo-Koba National Park From 2019 to 2026
2,951 Verified sightings across all 26 parks From 2019 to 2026
February 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 Niokolo-Koba National Park

Black-headed Weaver
LC

Black-headed Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus melanocephalus

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Village Weaver
LC

Village Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus cucullatus

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Little Weaver
LC

Little Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus luteolus

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Heuglin's Masked-Weaver
LC

Heuglin's Masked-Weaver

Bird

Ploceus heuglini

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Red-billed Quelea
LC

Red-billed Quelea

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Quelea quelea

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
Orange Bishop
LC

Orange Bishop

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Euplectes franciscanus

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Red-headed Weaver
LC

Red-headed Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Anaplectes rubriceps

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Yellow-crowned Bishop
LC

Yellow-crowned Bishop

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Euplectes afer

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Black-winged Bishop
LC

Black-winged Bishop

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Euplectes hordeaceus

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
White-billed Buffalo-Weaver
LC

White-billed Buffalo-Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Bubalornis albirostris

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Red-headed Quelea
LC

Red-headed Quelea

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Quelea erythrops

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Long-tailed Glossy Starling
LC

Long-tailed Glossy Starling

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Lamprotornis caudatus

Daily sighting probability ~90% · Very likely

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 Niokolo-Koba National Park?

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Vitelline Masked-Weaver sighting in Niokolo-Koba National Park, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Vitelline Masked-Weaver in Niokolo-Koba National Park?

February has the highest sighting rate for Vitelline Masked-Weaver in Niokolo-Koba National Park in our monthly data.

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