Lesser Masked-Weaver
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Lesser Masked-Weaver

Ploceus intermedius

Silhouette: Sheatherius · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
at Queen Elizabeth National Park
340 Verified sightings at Queen Elizabeth National Park From 2019 to 2026
6,826 Verified sightings across all 45 parks From 2019 to 2026
May Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

About the Lesser Masked-Weaver

The lesser masked weaver (Ploceus intermedius) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It builds its nests in large colonies, often alongside the village weaver and sometimes the red-billed buffalo weaver. This species is commonly parasitised by the Diederik cuckoo. It is found in eastern, south-eastern and southern Africa.

There are two subspecies: P. i. intermedius Rüppell, 1845 – From Djibouti to central Tanzania P. i. cabanisii (W. K. H. Peters, 1868) – African west coast and southern Africa Synonyms are P. i. beattyi in Angola and P. i. luebberti in Namibia

Lesser masked weaver - Species text in Weaver Watch. Lesser masked weaver - Species text in The Atlas of Southern African Birds. Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Queen Elizabeth National Park

Black-headed Weaver
LC

Black-headed Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus melanocephalus

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
Village Weaver
LC

Village Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus cucullatus

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
Slender-billed Weaver
LC

Slender-billed Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus pelzelni

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
Vieillot's Weaver
LC

Vieillot's Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus nigerrimus

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

Spectacled Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus ocularis

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Holub's Golden-Weaver
LC

Holub's Golden-Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus xanthops

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

Little Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus luteolus

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

Compact Weaver

Bird

Ploceus superciliosus

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

Baglafecht Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus baglafecht

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Northern Brown-throated Weaver
LC

Northern Brown-throated Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus castanops

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

Black-necked Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus nigricollis

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

Golden-backed Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus jacksoni

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Lake Mburo National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
~30%
2 Waterberg Plateau Park 🇳🇦 Namibia
~30%
3 Queen Elizabeth National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
~20%
4 Ngorongoro Conservation Area 🇹🇿 Tanzania
~20%
5 Samburu National Reserve 🇰🇪 Kenya
~20%
6 Tsavo West National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
~20%
7 Lake Manyara National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
~20%
8 Kruger National Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
~20%
9 Gorongosa National Park 🇲🇿 Mozambique
~20%
10 Serengeti National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
~20%
11 iSimangaliso Wetland Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
~10%
12 Gonarezhou National Park 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
~10%
13 Tarangire National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
~10%
14 Tsavo East National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
~10%
15 Amboseli National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
~10%
16 Ruaha National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
~10%
17 Meru National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
~10%
18 Lower Zambezi National Park 🇿🇲 Zambia
~10%
19 Mana Pools National Park 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
~10%
20 Awash National Park 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
~10%
21 Mikumi National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
~10%
22 Akagera National Park 🇷🇼 Rwanda
~10%
23 Nairobi National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
~10%
24 Liwonde National Park 🇲🇼 Malawi
~10%
25 Mkomazi National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
~10%
26 Etosha National Park 🇳🇦 Namibia
~10%
27 Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
~10%
28 Pilanesberg National Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
~10%
29 Arusha National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
<5%
30 Virunga National Park 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
<5%
31 South Luangwa National Park 🇿🇲 Zambia
<5%
32 Kafue National Park 🇿🇲 Zambia
<5%
33 Masai Mara National Reserve 🇰🇪 Kenya
<5%
34 Lake Nakuru National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
<5%
35 Namib-Naukluft National Park 🇳🇦 Namibia
<5%
36 Hwange National Park 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
<5%
37 Chobe National Park 🇧🇼 Botswana
<5%
38 Kidepo Valley National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
<5%
39 Murchison Falls National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
<5%
40 Moremi Game Reserve 🇧🇼 Botswana
<5%
41 Kibale National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
<5%
42 Selous Game Reserve 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Insufficient data
43 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
Insufficient data
44 Volcanoes National Park 🇷🇼 Rwanda
Insufficient data
45 Nyungwe National Park 🇷🇼 Rwanda
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Lesser Masked-Weaver in Queen Elizabeth National Park?

About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Lesser Masked-Weaver sighting in Queen Elizabeth National Park, based on 340 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Lesser Masked-Weaver in Queen Elizabeth National Park?

May has the highest sighting rate for Lesser Masked-Weaver in Queen Elizabeth National Park in our monthly data.

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