Birds
File:Bubalornis niger 1.jpg

Red-billed Buffalo-Weaver

Red-billed Buffalo-Weaver

100
-
Not yet spotted on Fladder
Spotted
The Red-billed Buffalo Weaver is a large, dark weaver bird characterized by its prominent red bill. It is a gregarious species, typically found in dry savannas and open woodlands.
Where to spot
Found in southern Africa, including countries like South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. Inhabits arid and semi-arid savannas, thornveld, and dry bushlands.
How to spot
Look for its dark plumage and bright red bill. They are often seen in groups foraging on the ground or perched in prominent trees. Listen for their harsh, chattering calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Breeding season is typically during the warmer, wetter months when nest building and activity increase.
File:Bubalornis niger 1.jpg
File:Red-billed Buffalo-Weaver (Bubalornis niger) (6001979720).jpg
File:Red-billed Buffalo-Weaver (Bubalornis niger) (6016767415).jpg
File:Red-billed Buffalo-Weaver (Bubalornis niger) (6016768011).jpg
File:Red-billed Buffalo-Weaver (Bubalornis niger) (6016768281).jpg
File:Red-billed Buffalo-Weaver (Bubalornis niger) (6016769141).jpg
File:Red-billed Buffalo Weaver (Bubalornis niger) (33142532726).jpg
File:Red-billed Buffalo Weaver (Bubalornis niger) bathing (16333581479).jpg
File:Red-billed buffalo weaver, Bubalornis niger at Kruger National Park (13933850136).jpg
File:Bubalornis niger 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-billed Buffalo-Weaver (Bubalornis niger) (6001979720).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-billed Buffalo-Weaver (Bubalornis niger) (6016767415).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-billed Buffalo-Weaver (Bubalornis niger) (6016768011).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-billed Buffalo-Weaver (Bubalornis niger) (6016768281).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-billed Buffalo-Weaver (Bubalornis niger) (6016769141).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-billed Buffalo Weaver (Bubalornis niger) (33142532726).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-billed Buffalo Weaver (Bubalornis niger) bathing (16333581479).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-billed buffalo weaver, Bubalornis niger at Kruger National Park (13933850136).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Similar to its white-billed counterpart, this species builds large, multi-chambered communal nests, but these are typically less compact and more loosely constructed.
Loading...

Spotted

No recently spotted birds

Monthly observations

No observations
Loading...
Nothing spotted yet

Also interesting

100

Zanzibar Red Bishop

Weavers and Allies
File:Foudia flavicans Wolf.jpg
100

Rodrigues Fody

Weavers and Allies
File:Plocepasser donaldsoni -Samburu National Reserve, Kenya-8.jpg
100

Donaldson Smith's Sparrow-Weaver

Weavers and Allies
File:Amblyospiza albifrons -Pretoria, South Africa -male-8.jpg
100

Grosbeak Weaver

Weavers and Allies
File:Foudia eminentissima.jpg
100

Red-headed Fody

Weavers and Allies
File:Ploceus melanogaster Keulemans.jpg
100

Black-billed Weaver

Weavers and Allies
File:Malimbus scutatus 344850620.jpg
100

Red-vented Malimbe

Weavers and Allies
File:Euplectes aureus cropped.jpg
100

Golden-backed Bishop

Weavers and Allies
100

Loango Weaver

Weavers and Allies
File:Ploceus spekei, Serengeti.jpg
100

Speke's Weaver

Weavers and Allies