Cardinal Quelea
Cardinal Quelea
100
2 months ago
door
Henk Spuijbroek
Points:
100
The Cardinal Quelea is a small, vibrant weaver species found in East Africa, with breeding males sporting brilliant red plumage on the head, breast, and rump.
Where to spot
Distributed across East Africa, including countries like Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania, favouring grasslands, savannas, and cultivated areas.
How to spot
Look for the males' bright red coloration, especially during the breeding season, in grassy plains or agricultural fields. They are often seen feeding on grass seeds.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round. The breeding season, usually following rains, is when males are in their spectacular breeding plumage, making them highly visible.
Where to spot
Distributed across East Africa, including countries like Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania, favouring grasslands, savannas, and cultivated areas.
How to spot
Look for the males' bright red coloration, especially during the breeding season, in grassy plains or agricultural fields. They are often seen feeding on grass seeds.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round. The breeding season, usually following rains, is when males are in their spectacular breeding plumage, making them highly visible.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
They are often found in large, mixed-species flocks outside the breeding season.
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- Recently spotted
- 1 (Seen in the last 3 months)
- Last spotted
- 2 months ago door Henk Spuijbroek
Monthly observations
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