About the Red-crowned Malimbe
The red-crowned malimbe is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae . It is found in across central Africa, in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. It is and mostly found in the forest canopy. Due to its large range, it is classified as least concern, though the population is thought to be declining.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in September · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Ibadan MalimbeMalimbus ibadanensisThe Ibadan malimbe is a rare species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
Rachel's MalimbeMalimbus racheliaeRachel's malimbe, also known as Rachel's weaver, is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
Gola MalimbeMalimbus ballmanniThe Gola malimbe is a black forest weaver, the males have an orange-yellow nape, bright golden-yellow crescent on the breast and golden yellow patch on the vent.
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