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 Samburu National Reserve
187 Verified sightings at Samburu National Reserve From 2019 to 2026
2,951 Verified sightings across all 26 parks From 2019 to 2026
November 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 Samburu National Reserve

Chestnut Weaver
LC

Chestnut Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus rubiginosus

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
Golden Palm Weaver
LC

Golden Palm Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus bojeri

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 ~20% · Possible
Black-necked Weaver
LC

Black-necked Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus nigricollis

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Speke's Weaver
LC

Speke's Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus spekei

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Baglafecht Weaver
LC

Baglafecht Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus baglafecht

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

African Golden-Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus subaureus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Little Weaver
LC

Little Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ploceus luteolus

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

White-headed Buffalo-Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Dinemellia dinemelli

Daily sighting probability ~70% · Very likely
Red-billed Buffalo-Weaver
LC

Red-billed Buffalo-Weaver

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Bubalornis niger

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
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 Samburu National Reserve?

About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Vitelline Masked-Weaver sighting in Samburu National Reserve, based on 187 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Vitelline Masked-Weaver in Samburu National Reserve?

November has the highest sighting rate for Vitelline Masked-Weaver in Samburu National Reserve in our monthly data.

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