
Red-collared Widowbird
The red-collared widowbird (Euplectes ardens) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
Spesie-insigte
Most records Nov to Mar
When Red-collared Widowbird sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Curve from 671 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property and not from this province. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Gauteng and beyond
Provinces where Red-collared Widowbird is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
671 records, iNaturalist
Parke waar gashere die Red-collared Widowbird aanteken
Verblyfplekke wat teruggee
Regoor KwaZulu-Natal
Antbear Eco Lodge
Estcourt · Vanaf R 2,000 per nag
Word gereeld gesien · Voëlkykervriendelik
Montusi Mountain Lodge
Drakensberg, Bergville · Vanaf R 6,800 per nag
Word gereeld gesien · Voëlkykervriendelik
Birdsong Cottage
Howick · Vanaf R 795 per nag
Word gereeld gesien · Voëlkykervriendelik
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park: Mpila Camp
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park · Vanaf R 1,420 per nag
Red-collared Widowbird hier aangeteken
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park: Hilltop Camp
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park · Vanaf R 900 per nag
Red-collared Widowbird hier aangeteken
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park · Prys op aanvraag
Red-collared Widowbird hier aangeteken
Ithala (Ntshondwe)
Ithala Game Reserve · Vanaf R 130 per nag
Red-collared Widowbird hier aangeteken
Kosi Forest Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park · Prys op aanvraag
Word gereeld gesien · Voëlkykervriendelik
Kingfisher Cove Umdloti
Umdloti, Ballito · Vanaf R 13,000 per nag
The Cavern Drakensberg Resort & Spa
Drakensberg, Bergville · Vanaf R 4,280 per nag
Makongo Hills Lodge
Magudu · Vanaf R 1,280 per nag

Voëlkykervriendelik
Sasi Bush Lodge
Bergville · Vanaf R 5,400 per nag
Duma Manzi Wilderness & Wellness Retreat
Richmond · Vanaf R 5,990 per nag
Voëlkykervriendelik
Sungubala Eco Camp
Drakensberg, Bergville · Vanaf R 1,140 per nag
Drakensberg Vultures View
Cathkin Park · Vanaf R 1,691 per nag
Voëlkykervriendelik
Thonga Beach Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park · Prys op aanvraag
Penwarn Farm
Underberg · Vanaf R 1,200 per nag

Voëlkykervriendelik
Berghouse & Cottages
Drakensberg, Bergville · Vanaf R 1,950 per nag
Qambathi Mountain Lodge
Nottingham Road · Vanaf R 4,100 per nag
&Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge
Phinda Private Game Reserve · Prys op aanvraag
3 Driftwood Ballito
Ballito · Vanaf R 3,995 per nag
&Beyond Phinda Vlei Lodge
Phinda Private Game Reserve · Prys op aanvraag
Biweda Nguni Lodge
Mkuze · Vanaf R 1,840 per nag

Voëlkykervriendelik
Tandweni Villa
Mkuze · Vanaf R 14,000 per nag
Voëlkykervriendelik
Rolling green hills, dairy farms, and pottery studios
Sien plekke wat teruggeeBeplan ’n reis
Wanneer en waar om die Red-collared Widowbird te vind
Gashere het die Red-collared Widowbird gesien by verblyfplekke in of langs Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Ithala Game Reserve.
Beste tye van die dag
- Die eerste ure ná sonop, en laatmiddag. Voëls roep en vreet meestal in die koelte.
- Middaguur. Stiller, veral in die somerhitte.
Spesie
Euplectes ardens
Waarnemings
671
iNaturalist-waarnemings
Elke bespreking op Spekboom ondersteun bewaring.
Vrae wat reisigers vra
’n Waarneming beteken dat ’n gasheer die Red-collared Widowbird op die eiendom of naby gesien het. Dit waarborg nooit dat jy dit sal sien nie.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Red-collared Widowbird in KwaZulu-Natal?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Red-collared Widowbird at stays in or beside Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Ithala Game Reserve. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Red-collared Widowbird in South Africa?
The Red-collared Widowbird is most recorded in Gauteng (40% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (33% of records), Mpumalanga (15% of records), based on 671 iNaturalist observations. 8 places to stay on Spekboom in KwaZulu-Natal have recorded the Red-collared Widowbird on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Red-collared Widowbird?
Sightings of the Red-collared Widowbird peak from Nov to Mar, based on 671 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the Red-collared Widowbird?
The red-collared widowbird (Euplectes ardens) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. Red-collared widowbirds are found in grasslands and bush clearings in Eastern and Southern Africa. They are known for their long tails and brilliant red badges, both which act as sexual ornaments. They are often associated with other widowbird and bishop species.
























