Which parks and reserves are best for the Red-headed Weaver in South Africa?

Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Red-headed Weaver at stays in or beside Kruger National Park. 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-headed Weaver in South Africa?

The Red-headed Weaver is most recorded in Limpopo (65% of records), Mpumalanga (28% of records), based on 567 iNaturalist observations. 1 place to stay on Spekboom have recorded the Red-headed Weaver on site or nearby.

When is the best time to see the Red-headed Weaver?

Sightings of the Red-headed Weaver peak from Sep to Nov, based on 567 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.

What is the Red-headed Weaver?

The red-headed weaver ( Anaplectes rubriceps ) is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family. It is monotypic within the genus Anaplectes and is found throughout the Afrotropics.

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Red-headed Weaver

Red-headed WeaverAnaplectes rubriceps

The red-headed weaver ( Anaplectes rubriceps ) is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.

from Wikipedia

Go Birding

Red-headed Weaver

Red-headed WeaverAnaplectes rubriceps

The red-headed weaver ( Anaplectes rubriceps ) is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family.

from Wikipedia

Showing stays where you can spotRed-headed Weaver1 stay lists it on site or nearby

Species insights▾

When to visit

Most records Sep to Nov

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

Best monthsSep to Nov

Records567 records

Curve from 567 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

Limpopo and beyond

Provinces where Red-headed Weaver is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.

Limpopo

65%Mpumalanga

28%

567 records, iNaturalist