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. 1 place to stay on Spekboom 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.

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. 1 place to stay on Spekboom 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.

Go Birding

Red-collared Widowbird

Red-collared WidowbirdEuplectes ardens

The red-collared widowbird ( Euplectes ardens ) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.

from Wikipedia

Go Birding

Red-collared Widowbird

Red-collared WidowbirdEuplectes ardens

The red-collared widowbird ( Euplectes ardens ) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.

from Wikipedia

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Species insights▾

When to visit

Most records Nov to Mar

When Red-collared Widowbird sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.

Best monthsNov to Mar

Records671 records

Curve from 671 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.

Where you'll find it

Gauteng and beyond

Provinces where Red-collared Widowbird is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.

671 records, iNaturalist