Red-bellied Malimbe
Red-bellied Malimbe
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The Red-bellied Malimbe is a striking weaver bird, easily identified by its glossy black plumage with a prominent red belly and red on the face and throat. It is an active forest species.
Where to spot
Found in West and Central Africa, from Nigeria to Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola. Inhabits primary and secondary lowland rainforests.
How to spot
Look for its glossy black plumage with a prominent red belly and facial markings. Search the mid-story of dense forests. Listen for its high-pitched, often quiet calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours, often encountered within mixed-species foraging flocks in the mid-story and sub-canopy.
Where to spot
Found in West and Central Africa, from Nigeria to Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola. Inhabits primary and secondary lowland rainforests.
How to spot
Look for its glossy black plumage with a prominent red belly and facial markings. Search the mid-story of dense forests. Listen for its high-pitched, often quiet calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours, often encountered within mixed-species foraging flocks in the mid-story and sub-canopy.
Like other malimbes, it has a diet primarily of insects, which it gleans from foliage and bark, often joining mixed-species foraging flocks.
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