Crested Malimbe
Malimbus malimbicus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPloceidae (Weavers and Allies)
- GenusMalimbus (Malimbes)
- SpeciesMalimbus malimbicus (Crested Malimbe)
About the Crested Malimbe
The crested malimbe (Malimbus malimbicus) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is native to the African tropical rainforest. Crested malimbe - Species text in Weaver Watch. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Crested Malimbe in Semuliki National Park
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Malimbus nitens
Red-headed Malimbe
Malimbus rubricollis
Red-bellied Malimbe
Malimbus erythrogaster
Grosbeak Weaver
Amblyospiza albifrons
Vieillot's Weaver
Ploceus nigerrimus
Village Weaver
Ploceus cucullatus
Black-necked Weaver
Ploceus nigricollis
Black-headed Weaver
Ploceus melanocephalus
Maxwell's Black Weaver
Ploceus albinucha
Golden-naped Weaver
Ploceus aureonucha
Spectacled Weaver
Ploceus ocularis
Black Bishop
Euplectes gierowii
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Semuliki National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Crested Malimbe in Semuliki National Park?
About 60% of wildlife watchers report a Crested Malimbe sighting in Semuliki National Park, based on 263 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Crested Malimbe in Semuliki National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Crested Malimbe in Semuliki National Park in our monthly data.