Katanga Masked-Weaver
Ploceus katangae
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPloceidae (Weavers and Allies)
- GenusPloceus (Typical Weavers)
- SpeciesPloceus katangae (Katanga Masked-Weaver)
About the Katanga Masked-Weaver
The Katanga masked weaver (Ploceus katangae) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in south-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and northern Zambia. There are two subspecies: P. k. katangae - nominate subspecies, Katanga masked-weaver. Distributed along the Luapula River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in the species range in Zambia.
P. k. upembae - Upemba masked-weaver. Distributed along the Lualaba River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Adult males have larger bills than nominate subspecies. Katanga masked weaver - Species text in Weaver Watch. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Katanga Masked-Weaver in South Luangwa 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 | South Luangwa National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia |
More parks will be added in future updates.