Vitelline Masked-Weaver
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Vitelline Masked-Weaver

Ploceus vitellinus

Silhouette: Sheatherius · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
at Ruaha National Park
25 Verified sightings at Ruaha National Park From 2019 to 2026
2,951 Verified sightings across all 26 parks From 2019 to 2026
January 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 Ruaha National Park

Lesser Masked-Weaver
LC

Lesser Masked-Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus intermedius

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Black-necked Weaver
LC

Black-necked Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus nigricollis

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Golden-backed Weaver
LC

Golden-backed Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus jacksoni

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

Holub's Golden-Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus xanthops

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
African Golden-Weaver
LC

African Golden-Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus subaureus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Chestnut Weaver
LC

Chestnut Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus rubiginosus

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Dark-backed Weaver
LC

Dark-backed Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus bicolor

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Speckle-fronted Weaver
LC

Speckle-fronted Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Sporopipes frontalis

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
White-headed Buffalo-Weaver
LC

White-headed Buffalo-Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Dinemellia dinemelli

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
Red-billed Quelea
LC

Red-billed Quelea

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Quelea quelea

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible

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 Ruaha National Park?

About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Vitelline Masked-Weaver sighting in Ruaha National Park, based on 25 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

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

January has the highest sighting rate for Vitelline Masked-Weaver in Ruaha National Park in our monthly data.

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