Vieillot's Black Weaver
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    Vieillot's Black Weaver

    Ploceus nigerrimus

    Iconic Birds
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.0308 kg

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    Vieillot's black weaver is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in southern Nigeria to Uganda, west Kenya, Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The common name is after the French ornithologist Louis Pierre Vieillot.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Vieillot's Black Weaver. Sightings recorded in 55 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    East Africa
    Karuma Wildlife ReserveNorthern Uganda & Murchison Falls, Uganda
    Rare
    Murchison Aswa Falls ConservancyNorthern Uganda & Murchison Falls, Uganda
    Rare
    Murchison Falls National ParkNorthern Uganda & Murchison Falls, Uganda
    Rare
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