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File:Malimbus cassini & Anaplectes rubriceps 1876.jpg

Cassini's Malimbe

Cassini's Malimbe

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Cassini's Malimbe is a small, glossy black malimbe with a distinctive red band across its chest. It is a forest-dwelling weaver, often found in small groups or pairs.
Where to spot
Found in West and Central Africa, including countries like Nigeria, Cameroon, and Gabon. Inhabits primary and secondary lowland rainforests.
How to spot
Look for its glossy black plumage and the distinct red band on its chest. Search the mid-story of dense forest, and listen for its quiet chirps and contact calls within bird flocks.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours. Best observed when it joins mixed-species foraging flocks.
File:Malimbus cassini & Anaplectes rubriceps 1876.jpg
File:Malimbus cassini 1876.jpg
File:Malimbus cassini & Anaplectes rubriceps 1876.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Malimbus cassini 1876.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species often joins mixed-species foraging flocks in the forest mid-story, making it easier to spot amidst other birds.
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