Jambo 🐦 Birds
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.