Marsh Widowbird
Euplectes hartlaubi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPloceidae (Weavers and Allies)
- GenusEuplectes (Bishops and Widowbirds)
- SpeciesEuplectes hartlaubi (Marsh Widowbird)
About the Marsh Widowbird
The marsh widowbird or Hartlaub's widowbird (Euplectes hartlaubi) is a bird in the family Ploceidae. The species was first described by José Vicente Barbosa du Bocage in 1878. It is found in Angola, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Marsh Widowbird in South Luangwa National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at South Luangwa National Park
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Yellow-rumped Widowbird
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Red-collared Widowbird
Euplectes ardens
Yellow-shouldered Widowbird
Euplectes macroura
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Spectacled Weaver
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Southern Masked Weaver
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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 | |
| 2 | Kafue National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 3 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 4 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 5 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Marsh Widowbird in South Luangwa National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Marsh Widowbird sighting in South Luangwa National Park, based on 33 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Marsh Widowbird in South Luangwa National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Marsh Widowbird in South Luangwa National Park in our monthly data.