Where to see
Where to see the Scaly-feathered Finch in South Africa
The scaly-feathered weaver (Sporopipes squamifrons), also known as the scaly-feathered finch, is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
Sporopipes squamifrons
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Scaly-feathered Finch
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Species
Sporopipes squamifrons
Records
651
iNaturalist observations
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Scaly-feathered Finch on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Where can you see the Scaly-feathered Finch in South Africa?
The Scaly-feathered Finch is most recorded in Northern Cape (46% of records), North West (17% of records), Limpopo (16% of records), based on 651 iNaturalist observations. 3 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Scaly-feathered Finch on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Scaly-feathered Finch?
The Scaly-feathered Finch is recorded throughout the year, so no month is the wrong month to look for it.
What is the Scaly-feathered Finch?
The scaly-feathered weaver (Sporopipes squamifrons), also known as the scaly-feathered finch, is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Scaly-feathered Finch
Every stay on the Scaly-feathered Finch page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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