iSimangaliso Wetland Park
KwaZulu-Natal · Year-round
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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
Recorded in KwaZulu-Natal~157 records
Curve from 159 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.
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 KwaZulu-Natal
Kosi Forest Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Price on request
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
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The Midlands
Next stop
Rolling green hills, dairy farms, and pottery studios
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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 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.
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 KwaZulu-Natal?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Southern Brown-throated Weaver at stays in or beside 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. 1 place to stay on Spekboom in KwaZulu-Natal has 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.