Kruger National Park
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Southern Brown-throated Weaver
Ploceus xanthopterus
The southern brown-throated weaver (Ploceus xanthopterus) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
Species insights
When to visit
Most records Oct to Jan
When Southern Brown-throated Weaver sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Best monthsOct to Jan
Records159 records
Curve from 159 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
KwaZulu-Natal
Provinces where Southern Brown-throated Weaver is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
159 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Southern Brown-throated Weaver
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
Baobab Hill House by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 17,120a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 11,820a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Nkula Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 8,380a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Hutwini Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 11,820a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Mdluli Safari Lodge
Kruger National Park
From R 10,670a night
Southern Brown-throated Weaver recorded here
Ubuntu Lodge at Elephant Point
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Southern Brown-throated Weaver recorded here
The Orpen Kruger
Kruger National Park
From R 9,024a night
Southern Brown-throated Weaver recorded here
Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge
Kruger National Park
From R 17,400a night
Southern Brown-throated Weaver recorded here
Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Southern Brown-throated Weaver recorded here
Kruger Untamed - Satara Plains Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 11,980a night
Southern Brown-throated Weaver recorded here
Kruger Untamed - Tshokwane River Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 17,500a night
Southern Brown-throated Weaver recorded here
Lion Sands Narina Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Southern Brown-throated Weaver recorded here
Orpen Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,815a night
Southern Brown-throated Weaver recorded here
Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
Southern Brown-throated Weaver recorded here
Hinkwenu Villa, Lion Sands
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Southern Brown-throated Weaver recorded here
Tsendze Rustic Camp Site
Kruger National Park
From R 379a night
Southern Brown-throated Weaver recorded here
Satara Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 331a night
Southern Brown-throated Weaver recorded here
Singita Lebombo Villa
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Southern Brown-throated Weaver recorded here
Olifants Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,445a night
Southern Brown-throated Weaver recorded here
Maroela Satellite Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
Southern Brown-throated Weaver recorded here
Singita Sweni Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Southern Brown-throated Weaver recorded here
Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
Southern Brown-throated Weaver recorded here
Roodewal Bush Lodge
Kruger National Park
From R 10,966a night
Southern Brown-throated Weaver recorded here
Singita Lebombo Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Southern Brown-throated Weaver recorded here
The Elephant Coast
Next stop
iSimangaliso wetlands, sand forest, and Sodwana reefs
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When and where to find the Southern Brown-throated Weaver
Hosts have recorded the Southern Brown-throated Weaver at stays in or beside Kruger National Park and iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
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.
Where to base yourself
Limpopo
Kruger
LimpopoSelf-driveStays in Limpopo
KwaZulu-Natal
iSimangaliso Wetland
KwaZulu-NatalStays in KwaZulu-Natal
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Ploceus xanthopterus
Records
159
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Southern Brown-throated Weaver on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Southern Brown-throated Weaver in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Southern Brown-throated Weaver at stays in or beside Kruger National Park and iSimangaliso Wetland 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 Southern Brown-throated Weaver in South Africa?
The Southern Brown-throated Weaver is most recorded in KwaZulu-Natal (99% of records), based on 159 iNaturalist observations. 42 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Southern Brown-throated Weaver on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Southern Brown-throated Weaver?
Sightings of the Southern Brown-throated Weaver peak from Oct to Jan, based on 159 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the Southern Brown-throated Weaver?
The Southern Brown-throated Weaver (Ploceus xanthopterus) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Southern Brown-throated Weaver?
The southern brown-throated weaver (Ploceus xanthopterus) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.