How big is a Rachel's Malimbe?

The Rachel's Malimbe is a small sized bird weighing about 28 g.

Where can you see a Rachel's Malimbe?

The Rachel's Malimbe occurs in 4 countries, including Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.

What birds look similar to a Rachel's Malimbe?

The Rachel's Malimbe is most easily confused with the Red-bellied Malimbe, the Red-crowned Malimbe and the Ibadan Malimbe.

Is the Rachel's Malimbe endangered?

The Rachel's Malimbe is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Rachel's Malimbe

Malimbus racheliae

Weavers and Allies · Passeriformes · Legendary

The Rachel's Malimbe (Malimbus racheliae) is a legendary weaver found in 4 countries, weighing about 28 g. Rachel's malimbe, also known as Rachel's weaver, is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.

Least ConcernLegendaryEats invertebratesforestdome nest28 g

Rachel's Malimbe (Malimbus racheliae), photo 1 — Photo: Tony King · CC BY 4.0

About the Rachel's Malimbe

Rachel's malimbe, also known as Rachel's weaver, is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Nigeria; its habitat is restricted to the lowland forests of the area surrounding the Gulf of Guinea. The species is named for Rachel Cassin Davis (1844–1922), daughter of the ornithologist John Cassin.

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Where it lives

Nigeria Cameroon Gabon Equatorial Guinea

When to see it

Best months: January, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in April. It is a variable species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a Rachel's Malimbe look like?: Rachel's malimbe, also known as Rachel's weaver, is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
How big is a Rachel's Malimbe?: The Rachel's Malimbe is a small sized bird weighing about 28 g.
Where can you see a Rachel's Malimbe?: The Rachel's Malimbe occurs in 4 countries, including Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.
What birds look similar to a Rachel's Malimbe?: The Rachel's Malimbe is most easily confused with the Red-bellied Malimbe, the Red-crowned Malimbe and the Ibadan Malimbe.
Is the Rachel's Malimbe endangered?: The Rachel's Malimbe is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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