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Red-billed buffalo weaver

Bubalornis niger

Red-billed buffalo weaver (Bubalornis niger)

Photo : Greg Tee, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

KrugerUncommon
Masai MaraUncommon
AmboseliUncommon
TsavoUncommon
Points25 and up

The "buffalo" of the Little Five builds messy communal nests.

Tracker tip

🎯 Look for big piles of twigs in baobabs and acacias.

Where to see it

Kruger : uncommon · Masai Mara : uncommon · Amboseli : uncommon · Tsavo : uncommon

In the collections

It belongs to the Little Five (the "little" namesakes of the big five). Complete the collection in Jambo Tembo to earn a bonus.

FAQ

Where can I see a red-billed buffalo weaver on safari?

The red-billed buffalo weaver lives in all four parks covered by Jambo Tembo. It's easiest to spot in Kruger and Masai Mara and Amboseli and Tsavo (uncommon).

How do I recognise a red-billed buffalo weaver?

The "buffalo" of the Little Five builds messy communal nests. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Bubalornis niger) offline.

Don't confuse it with