Strange Weaver
Ploceus alienus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPloceidae (Weavers and Allies)
- GenusPloceus (Typical Weavers)
- SpeciesPloceus alienus (Strange Weaver)
About the Strange Weaver
The strange weaver (Ploceus alienus) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in the Albertine Rift montane forests. Strange weaver - Species text in Weaver Watch. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Strange Weaver in Nyungwe 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 | Nyungwe National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 2 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 4 | Volcanoes National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Strange Weaver in Nyungwe National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Strange Weaver sighting in Nyungwe National Park, based on 355 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Strange Weaver in Nyungwe National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Strange Weaver in Nyungwe National Park in our monthly data.